The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and including Justices Sanjeev Khanna and BR Gavai, has proposed the appointment of new Chief Justices (CJs) for the High Courts of Rajasthan, Allahabad, Gauhati, Punjab & Haryana, and Jharkhand.
Rajasthan High Court is the most highlighted High Court in these recommendations since it has for permanent Chief Justice as well as 2 (two) judges of this High Court have been recommended to be elevated as Chief Justice of other High Courts.
The resolutions, passed by the Collegium, were uploaded on the official website this evening. The recommended judges for Chief Justice positions are as follows:
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Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, currently a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, has been suggested for the role of Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
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Justice Arun Bhansali, a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.
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Justice Vijay Bishnoi, a Judge of the Rajasthan High Court, is proposed for the position of Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court.
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Justice Sheel Nagu, currently a Judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
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Justice BR Sarangi, a Judge of the Orissa High Court, has been suggested for appointment as Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
