Collegium recommends Justices NV Anjaria, Vijay Bishnoi, and Atul Chandurkar for elevation to Supreme Court, restoring its full strength.
Why in News
Collegium recommends three High Court judges for Judicial Appointments to the Supreme Court of India . The Supreme Court of India Collegium headed by CJI BR Gavai has put forward the names of three distinguished judges to fill the existing vacancies in the apex court . These Judicial Appointments aim to restore the Court’s full sanctioned strength.
Fact
This recommendation by the Collegium comes after the retirement of former CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justices Abhay S Oka and Bela Trivedi which left three vacant positions in the Supreme Court of India .
Overview
The Collegium on 20th May 2025 proposed the elevation of three High Court judges to the Supreme Court. These include :
- Justice NV Anjaria, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court (originally from Gujarat High Court) .
- Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court (originally from Rajasthan High Court) .
- Justice Atul Chandurkar, a serving judge of the Bombay High Court .
Key Aspects
Each judge has a distinguished legal and judicial background making them suitable for elevation to the highest court in the country .
- Justice NV Anjaria: Began practice in 1988, appointed Gujarat HC judge in 2011, and took oath as Karnataka HC CJ in 2024 .
- Justice Vijay Bishnoi: Practicing since 1989 appointed to Rajasthan HC in 2013, Gauhati HC CJ since 2024 .
- Justice Atul Chandurkar: Enrolled in 1988, shifted to Nagpur in 1992, appointed to Bombay HC in 2013 and is an author of two legal texts .
- These appointments will raise the number of judges in the Supreme Court back to its sanctioned strength of 34 .
Legal Insights
The process of judicial elevation is rooted in constitutional and procedural provisions that ensure transparency and merit .
- Article 124 of the Constitution : Governs appointment of judges to the Supreme Court of India .
- Collegium system : Comprises the CJI and four senior most judges of the apex court .
- Criteria considered : Judicial experience, regional representation, integrity and merit .
Conclusion
With the Judicial Appointments of Justice NV Anjaria, Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice Atul Chandurkar recommended, the Supreme Court of India is set to regain its full strength . These Justice NV Anjaria’s collegium recommendations reflect the Collegium’s emphasis on balanced representation and judicial excellence .
Source- Supreme Court of India
Read also– Article 124 of the Constitution
