Collegium

The Centre notified Chief Justices for 8 High Courts on September 5, 2026, ending months of Acting-CJ vacancies — with one appointment shadowed by corruption allegations.

The President of India has directed Justice J. Nisha Banu of the Madras High Court to assume charge at the Kerala High Court by December 20, 2025, bringing closure to a transfer process that had remained in limbo for over two months. The directive follows the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium and effectively ends the uncertainty that had surrounded the Justice Nisha Banu Kerala High Court transfer . Justice Banu’s transfer was originally notified on October 14, 2025. However, the...

With the elevation of Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul M. Pancholi, the Supreme Court has regained its sanctioned strength of 34 judges. While addressing chronic understaffing, Justice Pancholi’s appointment—superseding 56 senior High Court judges—raises debates on seniority, transparency, and collegium practice. For lawyers, this impacts bench constitution, case listing, and succession dynamics.

In a major expansion move, the SC Collegium recommended 14 advocates for elevation to the Bombay High Court. This rare batch aims to ease vacancies, speed up case disposal, and diversify the bench in India’s busiest High Court.