August 31, 2021, saw the dawn of a new era for the Indian judiciary. Three women judges, along with six male counterparts, were sworn in at the SC by CJI NV Ramana. This was significant as the representation of women in the judiciary has always been poor. By these appointments, the collegium has made a policy statement of sorts. APN news channel did an in-depth discussion on the topic of women in the judiciary, their problems and challenges. The show was moderated by Editor-in-Chief, APN, Rajshri Rai.
Asserting its primacy in judges’ appointments in the superior judiciary, the Supreme Court collegium headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) NV Ramana has unanimously reiterated its previous recommendations to press the appointments of 12 persons, including three judicial officers, to five High Courts —Rajasthan, Allahabad, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, and Calcutta.
New Delhi (ILNS): The Ministry of Law and Justice has appointed 28 Additional Judges of the Allahabad High Court as permanent Judges of that High Court.
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of Additional Judges of the Allahabad and Calcutta High Courts as permanent judges.
The Supreme Court Collegium on 14th July, 2020 has approved the proposal for appointment of Additional Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court, Calcutta High Court and Himachal Pradesh High Court as Permanent Judges