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India completes permanent leadership for all High Courts

Overview

The Indian government has appointed new Chief Justices to eight High Courts, a move that ensures all 25 High Courts in the country now have permanent leadership. These appointments followed recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium. In Rajasthan, Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal, formerly of the Chhattisgarh High Court, was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court on September 7, 2026, in Jaipur. His appointment follows a period of instability and controversy involving Acting Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, who faced allegations from Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta regarding the “misuse of administrative powers, nepotism, and the manipulation of case listings.” Sharma had previously described these claims as “baseless and motivated by personal enmity.” Political friction persists in Punjab regarding the appointment of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra as Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, passed a resolution opposing the appointment, alleging the Centre bypassed constitutional norms and the Memorandum of Procedure by failing to consult the state government. Despite these objections, Justice Mishra was sworn in on September 7, 2026, in Chandigarh. Other significant appointments include Justice Pushpendra Singh Bhati as Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, Justice Valluri Kameswar Rao for the Patna High Court, and Justice Ravindra V Ghuge for the Calcutta High Court. Following these leadership appointments, the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended further judicial elevations. These include eight judicial officers for the Delhi High Court, three individuals for the Karnataka High Court, Yash Paul Bourney for the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, and three candidates for the Jharkhand High Court.

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Supreme Court Collegium · Surya Kant · Supreme Court of India · Karnataka High Court · National Law University Delhi

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Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Supreme Court Collegium recommends judges for multiple High Courts

    The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI Surya Kant, has recommended new judicial officer appointments for the Delhi, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts.

  2. 6 days ago

    [POLITICS] 14 sources
    India appoints new Chief Justices to eight High Courts

    India has appointed new Chief Justices to eight High Courts, including Rajasthan and Punjab & Haryana. The moves have sparked controversy, with Punjab's government protesting the appointment process.

  3. 12 days ago

    [POLITICS] 11 sources
    Supreme Court Collegium recommends new High Court Chief Justices

    The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan also called for academic freedom.

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