The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of several Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in three High Courts. Here's a summary of the resolutions:

Date: January 4, 2024

High Courts:

  • Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh:
    • Additional Judge Rahul Bharti to be appointed as Permanent Judge.
    • Additional Judge Moksha Khajuria Kazmi to be appointed as Permanent Judge.
  • Gauhati:
    • Advocate Rupam Phukan to be appointed as Judge.
    • Judicial Officer Debasish Sharma to be appointed as Judge.
  • Punjab and Haryana:
    • Advocate Navdeep Singh to be appointed as Judge.

Details:

  • You can find the official resolutions on the Supreme Court of India website: https://main.sci.gov.in/collegium-resolutions
  • The Collegium also recommended appointments in other High Courts on previous dates, which you can find on the same website.

Significance:

  • These appointments aim to address vacancies in the High Courts and ensure efficient functioning of the judiciary.
  • The Collegium system, while facing some criticism, plays a crucial role in upholding judicial independence in India.

Further Information:

  • If you'd like to know more about any specific appointment or the Collegium system, feel free to ask.  
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