SUPREME COURT COLLEGIUM
Justice Varma one of the finest; govt wants to take control of judges appointments: Kapil Sibal
Kapil Sibal accused the government of targeting Justice Yashwant Varma. He believes the real aim is to control judicial appointments. Sibal defended Varma as a fine judge. He questioned the government's handling of Varma's case versus Justice Shekhar Yadav's. Sibal alleged a plan to replace the Collegium with the National Judicial Appointments Commission.
Despite SC nod, HCs not keen on appointing retired judges to tackle backlog
Despite Supreme Court's approval five months prior, high courts are yet to recommend names for ad-hoc judges to address the backlog of over 18 lakh criminal cases. The Supreme Court had permitted high courts to appoint retired judges, up to 10% of their sanctioned strength, under Article 224A of the Constitution.
Judges must be free from external control: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai emphasized the importance of judicial independence, cautioning against solutions that compromise it while addressing criticisms of the Collegium system. He raised ethical concerns about judges accepting government positions or contesting elections soon after retirement, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability to maintain public confidence.
Instances of corruption, misconduct within judiciary impact public confidence: CJI Gavai
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai addressed concerns about corruption and misconduct within the judiciary, emphasizing their detrimental impact on public trust. He highlighted the ethical issues arising from judges accepting government positions post-retirement or contesting elections immediately after resigning.
Three judges take oath, SC regains full working strength of 34 judges
Chief Justice of India B R Gavai administered the oath of office to Justices N V Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and A S Chandurkar as judges of the Supreme Court, bringing the apex court to its full strength of 34 judges. The appointments, recommended by the Supreme Court collegium, fill vacancies created by recent retirements.
SC collegium recommends transfers or repatriation of 21 HC judges
The Supreme Court Collegium proposes to transfer or repatriate twenty-one high court judges. Chief Justice B R Gavai led the decision at a meeting. Justice Sujoy Paul may move from Telangana to Calcutta High Court. Justice V Kameswar Rao may return to Delhi High Court from Karnataka.
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Cash row: SC rejects RTI plea for in-house panel report, CJI's letter to President, PM
The Supreme Court has denied an RTI request for the report on Justice Yashwant Varma, which investigated cash discovery allegations. The application also sought communication between the CJI and the President/Prime Minister. Citing confidentiality and parliamentary privilege, the court rejected the request.
Justice B V Nagarathna to become part of Collegium after Justice AS Oka's retirement
Justice BV Nagarathna is poised to join the Supreme Court Collegium on May 25, following Justice Abhay S Oka's retirement. As the fifth senior-most judge, she will participate in recommending judicial appointments and transfers until her expected tenure as the first woman Chief Justice of India in late 2027.
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar sworn in as 9th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court
Justice Kempaiah Somashekar was sworn in as the ninth Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court at Raj Bhavan, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla administering the oath. The President appointed Justice Somashekar, formerly of the Karnataka High Court, following the Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation after the retirement of Chief Justice D. Krishnakumar.
God does not forget, they will suffer: MP HC Justice Ramana’s farewell blasts judiciary’s cold shoulder in scathing speech
Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana of the Madhya Pradesh High Court used his farewell speech to express his disappointment with the Supreme Court collegium for denying his request for a transfer to Karnataka, which would have allowed his ailing wife better medical care.
India gets its first Buddhist Chief Justice as BR Gavai takes oath
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, marking a historic moment as the first Buddhist and only the second Scheduled Caste judge to lead the nation's judiciary. Succeeding Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, his tenure extends until November 23, 2025.
'Overwhelmed, successor Justice Gavai will uphold SC values': CJI Sanjiv Khanna demits office
CJI Sanjiv Khanna's farewell at the Supreme Court celebrated his commitment to constitutional values, with Justice Gavai praised as his successor. Justice Khanna expressed gratitude and emphasized the judiciary's role, while Justice Gavai acknowledged Khanna's legacy and dedication to fundamental rights. Tributes poured in, highlighting Khanna's legal acumen, clarity, and service to the Constitution during his brief tenure.
Constitution is supreme, asserts CJI-designate B R Gavai, says no to post-retirement assignment
Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, poised to become the first Buddhist Chief Justice of India on May 14, has declined any post-retirement assignments, affirming the Constitution's supremacy over Parliament and judiciary. He expressed the Supreme Court's solidarity with the nation during crises, referencing the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent actions.
Cash discovery row: CJI forwards committee report, Justice Varma's response to President and PM
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has communicated with President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi regarding Justice Yashwant Varma and the inquiry into alleged cash found at his residence. The communication includes the three-member committee's report and Justice Varma's response.
SC flags vacancies in high courts, prods Centre to clear names for judges appointment
The Supreme Court has directed the central government to expedite the appointment of judges to High Courts, where over 7 lakh criminal appeals are pending. High Courts are functioning with significantly fewer judges than their sanctioned strength, leading to massive backlogs. The court also suggested digitizing criminal records and using AI tools for translation to reduce pendency.
Just 14 of 221 collegium picks related to judges: Supreme Court data
The Supreme Court has released data revealing that only a small fraction, 14 out of 221, of judges recommended by the collegium between November 2022 and May 2025 have familial ties to current or former judges. This unprecedented transparency aims to increase public awareness of the judicial appointment process.
Outgoing CJI Khanna, successor Gavai disclose assets as SC makes judges’ declarations public
The Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step towards transparency by uploading the asset declarations of its judges on its official website. This decision, made on April 1, 2025, aims to enhance public awareness.
Of 221 names recommended for HC judgeship since Nov 2022, 29 pending with Centre
The Supreme Court has taken a step towards transparency. It has released data on judicial appointments. This includes names of recommended judges and their relations. The data spans from November 2022 to May 2025. It shows approvals by the collegium and the government. Information on pending names and social categories is also available.
In a first, SC makes public whole process of Judges’ appointment
In a significant move towards transparency, the Supreme Court has decided to publish the complete process of High Court and Supreme Court judge appointments on its website, covering the period from November 9, 2022, to May 5, 2025. This includes details of the Collegium's role, government inputs, and candidate information, along with judges' asset statements, enhancing public awareness and accountability.
Cash row: SC-appointed panel submits report to CJI over allegations against Justice Varma
A Supreme Court panel has submitted its report to the CJI regarding cash discovery allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma after a fire at his residence. The inquiry, prompted by a news report, led to the withdrawal of judicial work and his transfer. The report contains findings into the alleged cash discovery row, and further actions are pending.
Transfer of judges: Advocates boycott Karnataka High Court on Wednesday
Lawyers in Karnataka boycotted court proceedings on Wednesday, protesting the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to transfer four Bengaluru-based judges. Advocates Association of Bangalore president Vivek Subba Reddy informed Chief Justice NV Anjaria of the decision. The boycott extended to High Court benches in Dharwad and Kalburgi.
Transfer of HC Judges: Advocates halt work for one hour, to boycott court on Wednesday
Advocates in Bengaluru are boycotting High Court proceedings to protest the transfer of four judges to other states, a decision recommended by the Supreme Court collegium. The Advocates Association at Bangalore has called for solidarity from colleagues in Dharwad and Kalburgi.
SC collegium recommends transfer of 7 high court judges
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of seven high court judges, including four from the Karnataka High Court. These transfers aim to enhance inclusivity, diversity, and the quality of justice administration across high courts. The decisions were made during Collegium meetings held on April 15 and 19.
Shine light on an opaque judiciary
Concerns over executive influence led to the collegium system, granting judges significant power in appointments, though it lacks constitutional basis and faces criticism for opacity and potential nepotism. Efforts to reform judicial appointments, like the NJAC, have been struck down, highlighting the judiciary's defense of its independence. Strengthening accountability requires institutional reforms, transparency, and addressing misconduct allegations effectively.
Dropping success rate! Becoming HC Judge is now more tough
The process for appointing High Court judges in India has become more stringent, with approval rates dropping below 50%. This shift follows the introduction of personal interviews by the Supreme Court collegium, led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, to better assess candidates' judicial temperament and suitability.
SC collegium recommends appointment of Justice Arun Palli as CJ of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh HC
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Justice Arun Palli, currently serving on the Punjab and Haryana High Court, for the role of Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision was made during a meeting on April 4, 2025.
SC collegium gives nod for appointing 8 judicial officers as Allahabad HC judges
The Supreme Court collegium has sanctioned the appointment of eight judicial officers to serve as judges in the Allahabad High Court. The meeting, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, took place on April 2, 2025, with the approved officers including Jitendra Kumar Sinha and Abdul Shahid.
Govt silent on whether it will consider bringing again law on judges' appointment
The government did not comment on whether it will consider reintroducing the National Judicial Appointments Commission bill. This bill aimed to replace the collegium system for appointing judges but was previously declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The government and SC Collegium are currently in discussions to update the procedures guiding these appointments.
Justice Varma transferred to Allahabad HC amid probe over discovery of cash at his home
Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma has been transferred back to his parent Allahabad High Court after an alleged discovery of a large amount of cash from his residence. The Supreme Court is conducting an in-house inquiry into the matter, and the Chief Justice of India has withdrawn judicial work from the judge.
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