The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of nine judicial officers and ten advocates as judges of the Madras High Court. This decision aims to fill the existing vacancies and enhance the functioning of the high court.
Details of the Appointments
The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, recommended these names after considering their merit and integrity. The judicial officers include district judges and additional district judges from the Tamil Nadu state judiciary. The advocates selected are senior lawyers with extensive experience in constitutional and criminal law.
Process and Significance
The appointments follow the established procedure under the Memorandum of Procedure, which involves consultation with the chief justice of the Madras High Court and other senior judges. This move is expected to reduce the backlog of cases and improve the disposal rate. Currently, the Madras High Court has a sanctioned strength of 75 judges, but several positions remain vacant.
The collegium's decision underscores the commitment to ensuring a robust judicial system. The new judges will bring diverse expertise, contributing to the court's efficiency. The appointments are subject to the approval of the President of India.
