In a recent development, the Supreme Court collegium discussed and proposed the transfer of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh of the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court, where he initially served as a judge. According to a report by Hindustan Times, Justice Singh, who was appointed to the Delhi High Court in October 2021, is being considered for reassignment to his parent high court.
The report says:
“According to people aware of the matter, a sitting Delhi high court judge has also been proposed to be transferred back to his parent high court. Justice CD Singh, who was shifted to the Delhi high court in October 2021, has been proposed to be moved back to the Allahabad high court where he was appointed as a judge in September 2017. People cited above said that the judge has been asked by the collegium to submit his views on the proposal, following which the collegium would take a final decision.”
Justice Singh began his tenure as a judge at the Allahabad High Court in September 2017. The proposal for his transfer has prompted the collegium to seek his views on the move. Following his response, the collegium will make a final decision regarding the transfer.
The collegium met to fill the vacancies in the Supreme Court and recommended the name of Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Manmohan for elevation to the Supreme Court.
Currently after recent retirement of Former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud the total working strength of Supreme Court is at 32 including the current CJI Khanna.
