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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Centre notifies appointment of 3 new judges to top court
The Union government on Thursday formally notified the appointment of three new judges to the Supreme Court, a day after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the collegium's recommendations. The move comes as a significant development in the judiciary and confirms Hindustan Times' earlier report that the appointments were expected to come through during the day. Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointments on X. 'In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati, and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India,' Meghwal wrote. The three judges are expected to be sworn in by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Friday morning. The files concerning the appointments reached President Murmu on Wednesday and received her approval. The formal notification from the law ministry, issued Thursday afternoon, completes the process initiated by the Supreme Court collegium on May 26. The appointments mark a strong start to the tenure of CJI Gavai, who took office earlier this month. With the induction of Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi, and Chandurkar, the apex court has reached its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Justice NV Anjaria, the current chief justice of the Karnataka high court, hails from the Gujarat high court. Justice Vijay Bishnoi, chief justice of the Gauhati high court, is originally from the Rajasthan high court. Justice AS Chandurkar is a sitting judge of the Bombay high court. The collegium that recommended their elevation includes the five senior-most judges of the apex court: CJI Gavai, and justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, JK Maheshwari, and BV Nagarathna. People familiar with the process told HT earlier that the chosen names reflect a continued emphasis on regional representation and judicial seniority. A discussion on the elevation of women judges was reportedly deferred until the retirement of Justice Bela M Trivedi, who is set to demit office on June 9. Her last working day was May 16, owing to an overseas trip. Once she retires, Justice Nagarathna will remain the sole woman judge in the top court. On the same day the collegium recommended these appointments, it also proposed five new chief justices for various high courts and the reshuffling of four others. Additionally, 22 judges were transferred to different postings, in line with administrative needs and personal requests — a development first highlighted by HT in its May 23 report. These actions come amid ongoing efforts by the highest judiciary to improve transparency and accountability. Under former CJI Sanjiv Khanna's leadership, the Supreme Court began publishing collegium resolutions, judge profiles, and asset declarations on its website earlier this month— a landmark move towards institutional openness. The new appointments also follow a period of heightened scrutiny of the judiciary, especially after unaccounted cash was discovered at the residence of a sitting high court judge, Justice Yashwant Varma. On May 8, the Supreme Court confirmed that an inquiry report and Justice Varma's response had been sent to the President and Prime Minister. The former CJI had recommended initiating removal proceedings after a three-judge inquiry panel found substance in the allegations.
United News of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Three new judges appointed to the Supreme Court; Oath ceremony on May 30
New Delhi, May 29 (UNI) In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is set to regain its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges with the appointment of three new judges, including two serving chief justices of high courts. The oath of office will be administered by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, tomorrow, May 30, at the Supreme Court premises. The newly-appointed judges are Justice N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, and Justice A.S. Chandurkar, senior judge of the Bombay High Court. Their elevation was formally announced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating: 'In accordance with Article 124 of the Constitution, the President of India has appointed three distinguished judges to the Supreme Court.' With these appointments, the Supreme Court will temporarily function at its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges (including the Chief Justice). However, this complete bench will be short-lived, as Justice Bela M. Trivedi is scheduled to demit office upon her retirement on June 9, 2025. Justice N.V. Anjaria: Known for his judicial acumen and administrative efficiency, he served as a judge of the Gujarat High Court before being elevated as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court. His tenure has been marked by progressive rulings and a focus on reducing case pendency. Justice Vijay Bishnoi: Originally a judge of the Rajasthan High Court, he was appointed Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court in 2024. His elevation brings representation from the northeastern region and adds to the Supreme Court's regional diversity. Justice A.S. Chandurkar: A seasoned judge from the Bombay High Court with wide-ranging experience in civil, constitutional, and administrative law, Justice Chandurkar is regarded for his clarity in judgments and deep legal scholarship. This round of appointments is seen as significant not just for restoring numerical strength but also for their timing, coming ahead of Justice Trivedi's retirement and multiple high court transfers and pending vacancies. The elevation of two high court chief justices signals a continuation of the practice of promoting senior high court judges who have demonstrated administrative and judicial leadership. With 29 high court recommendations still pending with the government, judicial appointments remain a key area of focus in the coming months, both in terms of filling vacancies and ensuring representation across regions and communities. UNI SNG RN
NDTV
3 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Supreme Court Gets 3 New Judges, Announces Law Minister
New Delhi: Three judges were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday. The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N V Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court's Justice A S Chandurkar as judges of the top court. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced their appointment on X. "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India," he said. Their names were recommended against the three existing vacancies of judges in the top court following the superannuation of ex-chief justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S Oka and Hrishikesh Roy.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Three judges appointed to Supreme Court
Three judges were appointed to the Supreme Court on Thursday (May 29, 2025). The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Karnataka High Court Chief Justice N.V. Anjaria, Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Bombay High Court's Justice A.S. Chandurkar as judges of the top court. Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced their appointment on X. "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India," he said. Their names were recommended against the three existing vacancies of judges in the top court following the superannuation of ex-chief justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, and Justices Abhay S. Oka and Hrishikesh Roy.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
UOI notifies appointment of three new judges to SC; strength rises to 34
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Thursday notified the elevation of three new judges to the Supreme Court following the President's assent to the collegium's recommendations. The three new judges who are elevated to the top court are; Justices V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay. These three new judges are expected to be sworn in by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai on Friday morning, as per sources. With the elevation of these three new judges in the top court, the actual number of judges rises to 34, which is also the sanctioned capacity of the top court. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ram Meghwal, talking to X (Formerly known as Twitter), shared the news. "In exercise of the powers conferred by the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint S/Shri Justices (i) N.V. Anjaria, Chief Justice, High Court of Karnataka, (ii) Vijay Bishnoi, Chief Justice, High Court of Gauhati and (iii) A.S. Chandurkar, Judge, High Court of Bombay as Judges of the Supreme Court of India," Meghwal posted.
