Bombay High Court to get new Chief Justice, 9 judges appointed.

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The collegium also approved the proposal for the appointment of six additional judges as permanent judges in the Bombay High Court and three additional judges as permanent judges in the Kerala High Court.

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as the next Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. The collegium also approved the appointment of six additional judges as permanent judges in the Bombay High Court and three additional judges in the Kerala High Court.

Justice Chandrashekhar, currently a judge in the Bombay High Court, hails from the Jharkhand High Court. The collegium, comprising Chief Justice and Justices Surya Kant and Vikram Nath, made the recommendation during a meeting held on August 25, 2025 [1].

The six judges recommended for permanent appointment in the Bombay High Court are Justice Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh, Justice Vrushali Vijay Joshi, Justice Abhay Jainarayanji Mantri, Justice Shyam Chhaganlal Chandak, Justice Neeraj Pradeep Dhote, and Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan. Additionally, three judges—Justice Johnson John, Justice Gopinathan Unnithan Girish, and Justice Chellappan Nadar Pratheep Kumar—were recommended for permanent appointment in the Kerala High Court [1].

This move is significant as it enhances the judicial strength of both high courts, potentially improving their efficiency and capacity to handle cases. The appointments also reflect the collegium's efforts to maintain a balanced and diverse judiciary.

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[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-collegium-recommends-justice-shree-chandrashekhar-as-bombay-high-court-chief-justice/article69978066.ece