The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Judicial Officer Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal as a Judge of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Collegium held on 12 April 2023.
The Collegium reasoned:
The Intelligence Bureau has reported that he enjoys good personal and professional image and that nothing adverse has come to notice against his integrity. Shri Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal is about 58 years of age. On the date of vacancy against which his name has been recommended, his age was 57 years. Department of Justice has not pointed out anything adverse in regard to his suitability for elevation. He belongs to the OBC category. Having regard to these aspects, the Collegium is of the considered opinion that Shri Sanjay Kumar Jaiswal is suitable for appointment as a Judge of the High Court of Chhattisgarh.
While considering the above proposal, we have also taken note of the fact that the above proposal involves non-recommendation of a senior Judicial Officer. In this regard, we are in agreement with the justification given by the High Court Collegium in its Minutes for not recommending the name of the senior Judicial Officer.
Also Read: SC Collegium Recommendation for Chhattisgarh HC
