Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Judges for Six High Courts

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended several advocates and judicial officers for judgeships in six high courts, including Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, and Karnataka. The collegium approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officer Vimal Kumar Yadav as a judge of the Delhi High Court and the appointment of advocates Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Aarti Arun Sathe, and Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar as judges of the Bombay High Court. Additionally, the collegium recommended the appointment of several additional judges as permanent judges in various high courts.

The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, has recommended several advocates and judicial officers for judgeships in six high courts, including Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta, and Karnataka. The collegium's decisions, announced on July 28, 2025, aim to bolster the judicial system by appointing competent individuals to crucial positions.

Delhi High Court:
The collegium approved the proposal for the appointment of judicial officer Vimal Kumar Yadav as a judge of the Delhi High Court [1]. This appointment is significant as it strengthens the judicial bench in Delhi, a key legal hub in the country.

Bombay High Court:
The collegium also approved the proposal for the appointment of advocates Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Aarti Arun Sathe, and Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar as judges of the Bombay High Court [1]. These appointments will enhance the expertise and diversity of the Bombay High Court, which handles a vast array of legal cases.

Other High Courts:
The collegium made several other notable recommendations. In the Andhra Pradesh High Court, four additional judges—Justices Harinath Nunepally, Kiranmayee Mandava, Sumathi Jagadam, and Nyapathy Vijay—were approved as permanent judges [3]. Similarly, Justice Ravindra Kumar Agrawal was appointed as a permanent judge in the Chhattisgarh High Court [3].

For the Calcutta High Court, the collegium approved the appointment of two additional judges—Justices Partha Sarathi Sen and Justice Apurba Sinha Ray—as permanent judges [3]. Additionally, the tenure of six existing additional judges was extended for a fresh term of one year [3].

These appointments reflect the Supreme Court's commitment to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the judicial system across various high courts.

References:
[1] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-collegium-recommends-names-for-judgeship-in-six-high-courts/article69868000.ece
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/supreme-court-enhances-compensation-to-farmers-whose-lands-acquired-in-maharashtra/articleshow/122956813.cms
[3] https://www.verdictum.in/court-updates/supreme-court/supreme-court-collegium-resolutions-appointment-of-judges-1586483