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10 August 2026

Supreme Court Collegium recommendations

While the Collegium system is a core topic for UPSC, the specific routine transfer and appointment of High Court Chief Justices is a procedural administrative event rather than a landmark policy change or constitutional crisis.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court Collegium, led by the Chief Justice of India, is responsible for recommending appointments to the judiciary.
  • On August 6, the Collegium recommended new Chief Justices for four High Courts: Patna, Calcutta, Bombay, and Punjab and Haryana.
  • Justice V. Kameswar Rao (Delhi High Court) recommended for Chief Justice of Patna High Court.
  • Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge (Bombay High Court) recommended for Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court.
  • Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi (Allahabad High Court) recommended for Chief Justice of Bombay High Court.
  • Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra (currently at Punjab and Haryana High Court) recommended for Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Part of a longer story

This is day 5 of 10 in Supreme Court Collegium transparency and appointment process, which has been running since 29 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role and significance of the Supreme Court Collegium in maintaining the independence of the judiciary in India, particularly regarding the appointment of High Court Chief Justices. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which body is responsible for the recommendation of Chief Justices of High Courts in India?

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