The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of six Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court as Permanent Judges. The decision was taken in its meeting held on August 25, 2025.
As per the official statement, the following judges have been recommended for elevation:
- Justice Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh
- Justice Vrushali Vijay Joshi
- Justice Abhay Jainarayanji Mantri
- Justice Shyam Chhaganlal Chandak
- Justice Neeraj Pradeep Dhote
- Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan
The Collegium’s recommendation will now be forwarded to the Union Government for its consideration. Following approval, the formal notifications will be issued by the President of India to confirm the appointments.
