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Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Five High Court Chief Justices

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for four High Courts, aimed at addressing judicial backlog.

Supreme Court Collegium Proposes Five High Court Chief Justices
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The Supreme Court Collegium has made recommendations for the appointment of five judges to serve as Chief Justices for several High Courts in India. This includes proposals for the High Courts of Patna, Calcutta, Bombay, and Punjab and Haryana, according to reports from various sources.

The Collegium, which is chaired by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and includes Justices Vikram Nath and BV Nagarathna, aims to alleviate the case backlog in these courts and improve judicial efficiency.