SC Collegium Recommends New Judges for Kerala and Karnataka High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of new judges to the Kerala and Karnataka High Courts. A notable aspect of these recommendations is that a majority of the nominees are women advocates and judicial officers. For the Kerala High Court, Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma and Liz Mathew Anthraper have been proposed. For the Karnataka High Court Bench, Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi, and Mahadevappa Brungesh have been recommended, emphasizing a push for greater diversity in judicial appointments.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court Collegium has put forward names for new judicial appointments in Kerala and Karnataka High Courts.
- A significant number of the recommended individuals are women, reflecting a focus on gender diversity in the judiciary.
- The Collegium system plays a crucial role in the appointment and transfer of judges in higher courts.
- These recommendations aim to fill vacancies and strengthen the judicial benches in these states.
Exam Facts
- The Supreme Court Collegium is responsible for recommending judicial appointments.
- Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma and Liz Mathew Anthraper are proposed for Kerala High Court.
- Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde, Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi, and Mahadevappa Brungesh are proposed for Karnataka High Court.
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