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1 September 2026

SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justice for Rajasthan High Court

While the appointment of specific judges is a routine administrative process, the functioning of the Collegium system is a core topic in GS2 regarding judicial appointments and the separation of powers.

1 min read Day 9 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, is the constitutional body responsible for the appointment and transfer of High Court judges and Chief Justices.
  • Recent recommendations include Justice Sanjay K. Agrawal (Chhattisgarh HC) as Chief Justice of Rajasthan HC, Justice Alpesh Yeshvant Kogje (Gujarat HC) as Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh HC, and Dr. Pushpinder Singh Bhati (Rajasthan HC) as Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh HC.
  • The Collegium has ordered the immediate transfer of Justice Agrawal to the Rajasthan High Court pending his formal appointment as Chief Justice.
  • The Collegium has established an institutional mechanism to address allegations of misconduct or favouritism involving members of the judiciary.

Part of a longer story

This is day 9 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 constitutional role and significance of the Supreme Court Collegium in maintaining the independence and integrity of the judiciary in India. 150 words
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  2. The appointment and transfer of judges in the higher judiciary are critical to the administration of justice. Examine the institutional mechanisms available to the judiciary to address internal grievances and ensure accountability while upholding the principle of judicial independence. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which body is primarily responsible for the recommendation of appointments and transfers of judges to the High Courts in India?

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