As per report four different High Court Chief Justices were appointed as judges of the Supreme Court, taking the judge strength of the apex court to 34, the highest ever and the oath ceremony is likely to take place next Monday. Meanwhile the four new judges of the top court are Himachal Pradesh Chief Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Punjab and Haryana Chief Justice krishna Murari, Rajasthan Chief Justice S.A. Ravindra Bhat and kerala Chief Justice Hrishikesh Roy.

Image result for 4 New Judges appointed for Supreme Court

Furthermore the central government has cleared their appointment as Supreme Court judges and President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed them as judges of the top court. Reportedly the Supreme Court collegium last month recommended the Centre to elevate four Chief Justices of different high courts to the apex court. Further the collegium has said against the sanctioned judge strength of 34, the Supreme Court is currently functioning with 30 judges, leaving four vacancies.



Meanwhile while recommending the names of Justice krishna Murari, Justice S. Ravindra Bhat, Justice V. Ramasubramanian, and Justice Hrishikesh Roy, the collegium has taken into consideration combined seniority on all-india basis of Chief Justices and senior puisne Judges of High Courts, apart from their competence, conduct and integrity.


మరింత సమాచారం తెలుసుకోండి: