SC Collegium Names Chief Justices for Four High Courts, Pg12

Key Highlights:

• The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, recommended Chief Justices for four High Courts.
• The recommendations were made during a meeting held on August 6.
• Justice V. Kameswar Rao was proposed as the Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
• Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge was recommended for the Calcutta High Court Chief Justiceship.
• Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi was proposed for the Bombay High Court Chief Justice.
• Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was recommended for the Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice.

Detailed Insights:

• The Supreme Court Collegium is a body of senior Supreme Court judges responsible for the appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary.
• Chief Justice of India Surya Kant assumed office on November 24, 2025, as the 53rd Chief Justice of India.
• Justice V. Kameswar Rao, currently a judge of the Delhi High Court, was previously an Additional Judge from April 2013 and a Permanent Judge from March 2015.
• Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge is presently serving as the acting Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.
• Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi is a judge of the Allahabad High Court.
• Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra's parent High Court is Allahabad High Court, and he is currently serving on the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bench.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Supreme Court Collegium: A system for the appointment and transfer of judges in the Supreme Court and High Courts, comprising the Chief Justice of India and four senior-most Supreme Court judges.
• Chief Justice of High Court: The administrative and judicial head of a High Court, appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the state Governor.