In a significant move, the Supreme Court collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, has given its approval for the appointment of eight judicial officers as judges of the Gujarat High Court. The decision was made during a meeting held on March 19, which also included Justice B R Gavai and Justice Surya Kant.
The judicial officers selected for these prestigious positions are Liyakathussain Shamsuddin Pirzada, Ramchandra Thakurdas Vachhani, Jayesh Lakhanshibhai Odedra, Pranav Maheshbhai Raval, Mool Chand Tyagi, Dipak Mansukhlal Vyas, Utkarsh Thakorbhai Desai, and Rohenkumar Kundanlal Chudawal. The announcement was made via a statement released on the apex court’s official website.
Additionally, the collegium has also passed resolutions for the elevation of Justice Sumeet Goel, Justice Sudeepti Sharma, and Justice Kirti Singh to permanent judgeships at the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
In another development, Justices Sachin Singh Rajput, Radhakishan Agrawal, and Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal have been recommended for appointment as additional judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court for another term of one year. These appointments and recommendations highlight the ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary and enhance its functioning across various states.
