The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the elevation of Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and four other high court judges as judges of the Supreme Court. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Collegium on [date].
Recommendations for Elevation
Besides Justice Sheel Nagu, the Collegium has recommended the names of Justice Augustine George Masih of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Justice Dipankar Datta of the Calcutta High Court, Justice Pankaj Mithal of the Allahabad High Court, and Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra of the Chhattisgarh High Court for elevation to the apex court.
Process and Criteria
The Collegium, in its resolution, stated that the recommendations were made after considering the merit, seniority, and representation from various high courts. The elevation of these judges will fill the existing vacancies in the Supreme Court, which currently has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges.
Background
Justice Sheel Nagu, who has been serving as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court since [date], is known for his expertise in constitutional and criminal law. The other recommended judges also have distinguished careers in their respective high courts.
The government will now process the recommendations, and upon approval, the President of India will issue the warrants of appointment. The elevation of these judges is expected to strengthen the functioning of the Supreme Court.
