Supreme Court Collegium recommends four High Court Chief Justices and one woman advocate for apex court
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended the appointment of four High Court Chief Justices and one woman senior advocate, V. Mohana, as judges to the apex court. This move, if approved, would mark the first appointment of a woman judge to the Supreme Court after a gap of over five years, with the last being in August 2021. The recommendations aim to increase the total strength of judges to 38 and reflect a focus on regional and gender representation, addressing career inequalities for women officers.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended five new appointments to the apex court.
- The recommendations include four High Court Chief Justices and one woman senior advocate, V. Mohana.
- This appointment would fill vacancies and increase the total strength of Supreme Court judges.
- The Collegium's choices emphasize regional and gender representation.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court Collegium headed by: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
- Woman senior advocate recommended: V. Mohana.
- Current woman judge in SC: Justice B.V. Nagarathna.
- Total strength of SC judges (after increase): 38 (from earlier 32).
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