The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of new Chief Justices for seven High Courts in India. In a meeting held on July 5, 2023, the Collegium finalized the names for the respective High Courts.

Here are the High Courts and the appointed Chief Justices:

Kerala-Justice Ashish J. Desai of Gujarat High Court

Orissa-Justice Shubhashish Talapatra of the same High Court

Andhra Pradesh-Justice Dheeraj Singh Thakur of Bombay High Court

Bombay- Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay of Allahabad High Court

Telangana-Justice Alok Aaradhya of Karnataka High Court

Gujarat- Justice Sunita Agarwal of Allahabad High Court

Manipur- Justice Siddharth Mridul of Delhi High Court

The Collegium's recommendations mark an important step in the appointment of Chief Justices to these High Courts. These nominations are subject to approval by the President of India before the appointments are confirmed.

The Collegium's decision to recommend these names reflects its commitment to maintaining the functioning of the judiciary and ensuring the smooth functioning of the High Courts across the country. The appointed Chief Justices are expected to bring their expertise and experience to their respective High Courts, further strengthening the judicial system.

These appointments are crucial in maintaining the effective administration of justice and upholding the rule of law. The new Chief Justices will play a vital role in adjudicating cases and ensuring the timely delivery of justice.

The Supreme Court Collegium's resolution containing these recommendations has been uploaded on the official website, providing transparency and access to information regarding the appointment process.

As per established protocol, the recommendations will now be forwarded to the President for his approval, following which the newly appointed Chief Justices will assume their responsibilities in their respective High Courts.

The Indian judicial system relies on the expertise and dedication of its judges, and these appointments are a significant step towards ensuring the efficient functioning of the judiciary and upholding the principles of justice in the country.