The highest tenure spans 8.2 years, while the lowest tenure is as short as 3 years

The three judges increase representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay HCs. But does this solve the representation crisis?

The elevations of Justices Anjaria, Bishnoi and Chandurkar will bring representation from the Gujarat, Rajasthan and Bombay High Courts

A recent order on ad hoc judges in HCs presents an opportunity to look at the history of the temporary judge provision in the Constitution

The decision invalidating unilateral appointments to arbitral tribunals encourages the government to be a more responsible commercial player

Petitioners argue that the Gujarat High Court favoured the seniority of judicial officers, and not their merits

Prolonged appointments pending since July 2023 breached the timeline set by the Supreme Court for appointing judges

A Division Bench directed the Attorney General to engage in a “fruitful discussion” with the Union Government over pending recommendations

Justice S.R. Bhat’s four year tenure falls short of the average tenure of a Supreme Court judge.

Regional diversity is one of the factors the Collegium considers in recommending judges to the Supreme Court.

Has the Gujarat HC breached the ‘merit-cum-seniority’ rule in its recent Judicial appointments?

Let’s meet the five Supreme Court Judges who were sworn in today!