On Saturday, the Central Government announced the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Madras High Court.
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the same on social media platform X.
The three judicial officers are:
- R Poornima;
- M Jothiraman; and
- Augustine Devadoss Maria Clete.
The Supreme Court Collegium recommended their elevation on September 10.
According to the Collegium's resolution, a Supreme Court judge well-versed with the affairs of the Madras High Court was consulted to evaluate the candidates' fitness and suitability.
Importantly, the resolution highlighted that the elevation of Augustine Devadoss Maria Clete would strengthen minority representation on the High Court Bench.
The Collegium also provided reasons for not considering certain other senior judicial officers for elevation.
"While considering the above proposal, we have also taken note of the fact that the above proposal involves non-recommendation of some senior judicial officers. Cogent reasons have been recorded by the Collegium of the High Court for not recommending their names. We are, therefore, in agreement with the High Court Collegium for overlooking them," the resolution said.
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