scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Monday, September 29, 2025
TopicCollegium

Topic: Collegium

Collegium consulted two other SC judges before recommending Justice Pancholi’s elevation

Patna HC Chief Justice Vipul Pancholi and Bombay HC Chief Justice Alok Aradhe are expected to be sworn in as judges of the Supreme Court on 29 August, it is learnt.

SC Collegium clears Chief Justices of Bombay, Patna HCs for top court, no woman judge picked

Speaking at an event, Justice Oka hailed the legacy of dissenting judges in landmark cases, criticised terminology like 'lower courts', & raised concerns over delays in judicial appointments.

Justice Gavai to continue interviews for high court judgeship, push for diversity with merit as CJI

Speaking to ThePrint, the SC judge points out benefits of personal interaction with candidates chosen by respective HCs for elevation. He is set to take oath as 52nd CJI Wednesday.

2 Himachal judges ask why they weren’t considered for elevation to HC, seek SC intervention

In their petition, the judges say that Himachal HC Collegium ignored SC Collegium’s suggestion that they should be considered while recommending names for elevation. 

All-India Judicial Service exam will challenge dynastic sway in judiciary. But SC is silent

National Judicial Appointments Commission and All-India Judicial Service exams both strike at the very root of dynastic self-perpetuation in the higher judiciary.

‘Better administration of justice’ — SC Collegium moves MP judge to J&K, rejects plea of Madras HC judge

While Justice Sreedharan of MP wanted to be moved out of state before his daughter joined practice, Justice Velumani wanted N-E posting to be able to retain official Chennai accommodation.

4 letters, 1 response — how Modi govt’s tussle with SC on judge appointments played out over 7 yrs

SC in 2015 struck down National Judicial Appointments Commission. Since then it's replied to only 1 letter on Memorandum of Procedure, which govt says gives primacy to 'opaque' collegium system.

Meet Supreme Court’s 5 new judges, elevated amid Modi govt-collegium standoff

Resolution to elevate the 5 was sent in December, govt cleared appointments last week. With the new inductions, SC would now have 32 out of sanctioned strength of 34 judges.

Modi govt clears appointment of five new SC judges, total strength now 32

This comes as the SC continues hearing pleas against delay in clearing judicial appointments. The new judges are likely to take oath Monday. 

SC Collegium recommends elevation of Allahabad and Gujarat HC chief justices to top court

Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal & Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar have been recommended as apex court judges, with Bindal's elevation being unanimous.

On Camera

Bodoland poll loss a wake-up call for Assam BJP. Zubeen’s death puts CM Sarma in a tight spot

Assam CM can’t celebrate that the Congress drew a blank in the Bodoland Territorial Council polls in 2010 as well as 2015, and bagged only one in 2020.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Aerial warfare analyst Tom Cooper faults India’s military PR, says Pakistan does it better

In post on social media, Cooper narrated experience of MiG-21 researcher from Germany who wanted to attend aircraft’s farewell ceremony in India, and the roadblocks he faced. 

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.