The Supreme Court Collegium on Friday (19.01.2024) recommended the appointment of Justice PS Dinesh Kumar as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, succeeding the incumbent Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale, whose elevation to the Supreme Court was also recommended.
The statement released by the Supreme Court Collegium noted that the office of the Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka would be vacated due to the elevation of Justice Prasanna B Varale to the Supreme Court. The Collegium emphasized the necessity to appoint a successor to this office.
Justice Dinesh Kumar, who took office as a Judge of the Karnataka High Court in January 2015, has garnered significant experience on both the judicial and administrative fronts as a puisne judge of the High Court. Despite having a tenure as Chief Justice of a little over a month, as he is scheduled to retire on February 24, 2024, the Collegium highlighted his high level of integrity, honesty, and competence. Justice Dinesh Kumar has served the High Court of Karnataka with distinction since his appointment.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Procedure, the Collegium resolved to recommend Justice Dinesh Kumar’s appointment as the Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, following the elevation of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale to the Supreme Court.
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