Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Four Judges for Chief Justice Roles
The Supreme Court Collegium has put forth recommendations for four judges to ascend as Chief Justices of various High Courts.
Justice P Sam Koshy recommended for Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak to remain Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court.
Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty and Justice Sudhir Singh recommended for Telangana and Uttarakhand High Courts respectively.
In a significant development, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of four judges to the position of Chief Justice in different High Courts. This announcement was made following a meeting held on October 26, 2026.
Justice P Sam Koshy, who is currently serving at the Telangana High Court, has been nominated for the role of Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. This move is seen as a strategic decision to enhance the leadership in one of the country's busiest judicial jurisdictions.
Additionally, Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak from the Gujarat High Court has been recommended to continue as Chief Justice of the same High Court. His ongoing leadership is expected to bring continuity and stability to the judicial processes in Gujarat.
Moreover, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty, who is presently at the Calcutta High Court, is being proposed for the Chief Justice position in the Telangana High Court. His experience in Calcutta is anticipated to be beneficial in managing the judicial responsibilities in Telangana.
Lastly, Justice Sudhir Singh from the Patna High Court has been recommended for the Chief Justice role in the Uttarakhand High Court. The Collegium's recommendations reflect a careful consideration of each judge's qualifications and contributions to the judiciary, aiming to strengthen the judicial system across the states.
