The Law Ministry on Tuesday issued a notification appointing five new judges to the Supreme Court, filling existing vacancies and strengthening the highest judiciary in the country. The appointments come as part of the ongoing process to ensure the smooth functioning of the court.
Details of the Appointments
The newly appointed judges include Justice Surya Kant, who was serving as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Other appointees are Justice A.S. Bopanna, Justice M.M. Sundresh, Justice B.V. Nagarathna, and Justice J.K. Maheshwari. Their appointments will take effect from the date they assume office.
Strengthening the Judiciary
The elevation of these judges is expected to reduce the backlog of cases and enhance the efficiency of the Supreme Court. The appointments were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and subsequently approved by the President of India.
- Justice Surya Kant: Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- Justice A.S. Bopanna: Former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court.
- Justice M.M. Sundresh: Former Judge of Madras High Court.
- Justice B.V. Nagarathna: Former Judge of Karnataka High Court.
- Justice J.K. Maheshwari: Former Judge of Madhya Pradesh High Court.
With these appointments, the Supreme Court will have a total of 33 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The government has been proactive in filling vacancies to ensure the judiciary functions without hindrance.
