Dr. M. Balaji (IAS:2005:TN) has been appointed to the position of Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India, Brussels, under the Department of Commerce. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Friday (05.01.2024), announcing that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Balaji’s appointment to the post for three years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. This appointment involves the curtailment of his tenure as Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, under the Central Staffing Scheme. Dr. Balaji will succeed Debasish Prusty (IAS:2000:RJ) upon the completion of Mr. Prusty’s approved tenure on 31.04.2024.
IAS officer Senthil Pandian C appointed Ambassador/Permanent Representative to WTO, Geneva
Senthil Pandian C. (IAS:2002:UP) has been appointed to the post of Ambassador/Permanent Representative at the Permanent Mission of India (PMI) to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva under the Department of Commerce. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Friday (05.01.2024), stating that the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Pandian’s appointment to the position for a duration of three years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. He will succeed Brajendra Navnit (IAS:1999:TN) upon the completion of Mr. Navnit’s approved tenure on 31.03.2024.
IAS officer Vikas Sheel appointed ED of Asian Development Bank
Vikas Sheel (IAS:1994:CG) has been appointed as the Executive Director (ED) of the Asian Development Bank for a tenure of three years. The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) issued an order on Friday (05.01.2024), announcing the decision. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved Mr. Sheel’s appointment to the position, effective for a period of three years from the date he assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Currently, he serves as the Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
SC Collegium recommends Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi for appointment as Permanent Judge as J&K and Ladakh HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has put forth the name of Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, currently serving as an Additional Judge, for appointment as Permanent Judge of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. The recommendation stems from the proposal made by the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh on November 18, 2023, advocating for the appointment of Ms Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi as a Permanent Judge.
In accordance with the Memorandum of Procedure, Supreme Court Judges familiar with the operations of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were consulted to assess the fitness and suitability of Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi for the Permanent Judge role. A Committee of two judges from the Supreme Court, as appointed by the Chief Justice of India per the resolution dated October 26, 2017, of the Supreme Court Collegium, has evaluated Ms Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi’s judgments, rating them as ‘good’ and ‘reasonably well written.’
Considering the above assessments, the Collegium has resolved to recommend the appointment of Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, currently an Additional Judge, as a Permanent Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.”
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SC Collegium recommends Justice Abhay Ahuja for appointment as Permanent Judge of Bombay HC
The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday (04.01.2024) recommended the appointment of Justice Abhay Ahuja, presently serving as an Additional Judge, as the Permanent Judge of the Bombay High Court. This follows the unanimous recommendation by the Collegium of the High Court of Bombay on September 4, 2023, endorsing Justice Abhay Ahuja for the Permanent Judge position.
In adherence to the Memorandum of Procedure, Supreme Court Judges familiar with the workings of the High Court of Bombay were consulted to assess Justice Abhay Ahuja’s fitness and suitability for the Permanent Judge role. The Committee of two Judges from the Supreme Court, as constituted by the Chief Justice of India in accordance with the October 26, 2017, Collegium resolution, thoroughly evaluated Justice Abhay Ahuja’s judgments, reporting that they meet the required standards.
Having scrutinized the material on record, including the opinions of consultee colleagues, the Collegium, comprising Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, and Justice B R Gavai, is of the considered view that Justice Abhay Ahuja is fit and suitable for appointment as the Permanent Judge of the High Court of Bombay. In light of this, the Collegium resolves to recommend the appointment of Justice Abhay Ahuja, currently serving as an Additional Judge, as the Permanent Judge of the High Court of Bombay.
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of Justice Rahul Bharti as Permanent Judge of J&K and Ladakh HC
The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday (04.01.2024) put forth Justice Rahul Bharti, presently holding the position of Additional Judge, as their recommendation for the Permanent Judge role at the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. This proposal aligns with the High Court Collegium’s collective recommendation for Justice Rahul Bharti on August 21, 2023.
By the Memorandum of Procedure, Supreme Court Judges with expertise in the affairs of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were consulted to assess the suitability of Justice Rahul Bharti for the Permanent Judge role. In line with the Collegium resolution dated October 26, 2017, a Committee of two Judges from the Supreme Court evaluated Justice Rahul Bharti’s judgments, rating them as ‘Good’ and ‘fairly reasonable.’
After a comprehensive review of the submitted material, the Collegium, consisting of Chief Justice of India (Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud), Justice (Sanjiv Khanna), and Justice (B R Gavai), collectively opines that Justice Rahul Bharti, currently serving as an Additional Judge, is well-suited for elevation to the position of Permanent Judge.
Subsequently, the Collegium has decided to recommend the appointment of Justice Rahul Bharti as a Permanent Judge at the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, thus filling one of the existing vacancies.”
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SC collegium recommends one Advocate, one Judicial Officer for elevation to Gauhati HC
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended to elevate Advocate Shamima Jahan as a Judge of Gauhati High Court. It further recommended the elevation of Judicial Officer Yarenjungla Longkumer as Judge of the Gauhati High Court.
The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai approved the recommendation made by the High Court collegium in May last year.
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of Advocate Rohit Kapoor as Judge of Punjab and Haryana HC
The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday (04.01.2024) recommended Advocate Rohit Kapoor for appointment as Judge of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai approved the recommendation made by the High Court collegium in April last year.
It also said as it had earlier approved names of Advocates Harmeet Singh Grewal and Deepinder Singh Nalwa on October 17, the should be given precedence in appointment over advocate Kapoor.
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of one Judicial Officer as Chhattisgarh HC Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday (04.01.2023) recommended the name of Arvind Kumar Verma, Judicial Officer, for appointment as Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court.
The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai approved the recommendation made by the High Court collegium in August last year.
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of one Judicial Officer as Calcutta HC Judge
The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday (04.01.2023) recommended the name of Chaitali Chatterjee (Das), Judicial Officer, for appointment as Judge of the Calcutta High Court.
The Collegium comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice BR Gavai approved the recommendation made by the High Court collegium in September last year.
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