The Supreme Court Collegium’s decision on transfer of High Court Judges is out.
The Collegium led by CJI DY Chandrachud has recommended transfer of 4 Judges of Allahabad High Court.
These transfers are:
The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 3 August 2023 has recommended transfer of Justice Vivek Kumar Singh to Madras High Court. [Read Recommendation]
Justice S.P. Kesarwani has been recommended for Transfer to Calcutta High Court. [Read Recommendation]
For Justice Kesarwani the Collegium noted:
Mr Justice S P Kesarwani, however, by a representation dated 6 August 2023 has requested reconsideration of the proposal for his transfer to the High Court at Calcutta.
We have considered the request made by Mr Justice S P Kesarwani in his representation.
The Collegium does not find any merit in the request made by him. The Collegium, therefore, resolves to reiterate 2 its recommendation dated 3 August 2023 to transfer Mr Justice S P Kesarwani to the High Court at Calcutta.
Justice Prakash Padia has been recommended for Transfer to Jharkhand High Court. [Read Recommendation]
For Justice Padia the Collegium noted:
By a representation dated 8 August 2023, Mr Justice Prakash Padia has requested a reconsideration of the proposal for his transfer. In the alternative, he has sought transfer to the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, High Court of Judicature at Patna or the High Court of Uttarakhand.
We have considered the requests made by Mr Justice Prakash Padia. The Collegium does not find any merit in the requests made by him.
The Collegium, therefore, resolves to reiterate its recommendation dated 3 August 2023 to transfer him to the High Court of Jharkhand.
Justice Rajendra KumarIV has been recommended for Transfer to Madhya Pradesh High Court. [Read Recommendation]
For Justice Rajendra Kumar-IV the Collegium noted:
By a representation dated 8 August 2023, Mr Justice Rajendra KumarIV has conveyed his consent to the proposed transfer. He has, however, also requested that his transfer may be stayed for 6 months. We have considered the request made by Mr Justice Rajendra KumarIV.
The Collegium does not find any merit in the request made by him.
The Collegium, therefore, resolves to reiterate its recommendation dated 3 August 2023 to transfer him to the High Court of Madhya Pradesh.
