The Union government on Monday (13.01.2025) notified the appointment of Justice K Vinod Chandran, Chief Justice of Patna High Court, as a Judge of Supreme Court with effect from the date he assumes charge of the office.
Justice Chandran’s elevation to the apex court follows the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation on January 7. The collegium led by CJI Sanjeev Khanna, took into consideration the fact that there was no representation in the SC from the high court of Kerala. Justice Chandran’s parent high court is Kerala HC, and the last judge from that HC on the SC bench was Justice C T Ravikumar, who retired on Jan 5.
With Justice Chandran’s oath, the Supreme Court’s working strength will rise to 33 judges, against a sanctioned strength of 34, including the Chief Justice of India.
In another order, the govt appointed Justice Ashutosh Kumar, Judge of Patna HC, acting Chief Justice of that High Court with effect from the date Justice Chandran relinquishes charge of his office.
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