Centre Approves Transfers and Appointments of Chief Justices and Judges in High Courts
The Union government approved the transfers and appointments of Chief Justices and judges across several High Courts, following recommendations by the Supreme Court Collegium. Key appointments include Justice K.R. Shriram as Chief Justice of Madras High Court (transferred from Rajasthan) and Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court (transferred from Madras). New Chief Justices were also appointed for Jharkhand, Tripura, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, and Patna High Courts. These decisions were made by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, exercising powers conferred by the Constitution.
Key Points
- The Union government approved transfers and appointments of Chief Justices and judges for various High Courts.
- These decisions were based on recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
- Notable transfers include Chief Justice K.R. Shriram to Madras HC and Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava to Rajasthan HC.
- New Chief Justices were appointed for several High Courts, including Jharkhand, Tripura, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, and Patna.
- The appointments and transfers are made by the President under constitutional powers, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
- Chief Justice of Madras High Court: K.R. Shriram (transferred from Rajasthan).
- Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court: Manindra Mohan Shrivastava (transferred from Madras).
- Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva appointed CJ of Madhya Pradesh HC.
- Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan to head Jharkhand HC.
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