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Centre appoints three high court chief justices to Supreme Court
The Union government has formally notified the appointments of three serving high court chief justices to the Supreme Court of India. The appointments have been made by the President in exercise of constitutional powers.
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The Ministry of Law and Justice has issued official notifications conferring the appointments of three high court chief justices as judges of India's apex court. The moves follow the constitutional procedure outlined under Article 124 of the Indian Constitution, which vests the President with the authority to appoint Supreme Court judges on the recommendation of the collegium.
These appointments come as the Supreme Court faces an increased workload and a significant number of vacancies in the bench. The elevation of sitting chief justices to the apex court is a routine practice that ensures continuity in the judicial system while bringing experienced administrators to the nation's highest court.
The appointed judges bring substantial judicial experience accumulated through their tenures at various high courts across the country. Their elevation to the Supreme Court is expected to strengthen the bench's capacity to hear and dispose of cases more expeditiously.
The appointments align with the established constitutional framework for judicial appointments in India, wherein the Supreme Court collegium identifies and recommends suitable candidates for elevation to the bench. These judges will take oath as Supreme Court judges in accordance with the statutory procedures.