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7 of 25 high courts without CJs, collegium recommends names for just four

The Supreme Court collegium recommended four judges for High Court Chief Justice positions. These appointments aim to fill vacancies in key High Courts across India. The collegium also approved transfers of two judges from Orissa High Court. Orissa High Court faces a significant shortage of judges, impacting its functioning. No representation from Orissa High Court has been appointed to the Supreme Court in eight years.

Published by The Times of India

Where: India

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  • Awaiting deadline 55% Routine Appointments Proceed

    The government accepts the four names proposed by the Collegium, and the High Court Chief Justice positions are filled promptly. The remaining vacancies are addressed through standard bureaucratic processes, allowing the judiciary to stabilize its immediate functioning.

    Watch for: The President issues appointment orders naming the four recommended High Court Chief Justices within 7 days. · A press release confirms the appointment of a new Chief Justice for Orissa High Court.

  • Awaiting deadline 25% Judicial Dissent/Challenge

    A significant faction within the legal community or a dissenting judge challenges the Collegium's limited recommendations. This triggers a debate in Parliament or a petition to the Supreme Court demanding a broader review of judicial appointments.

    Watch for: A prominent Supreme Court judge issues a public statement questioning the scope of the Collegium's recommendations. · The Parliament's standing committee on judiciary announces an emergency hearing on the appointment process.

  • Awaiting deadline 10% Government Intervention/Speed-up

    Faced with ongoing judicial backlogs, the executive branch bypasses a prolonged debate and mandates the rapid confirmation of the four recommended names. This signals a temporary shift toward executive streamlining of the judicial process.

    Watch for: A Cabinet meeting is held specifically to expedite the High Court Chief Justice appointments. · The Law Minister issues a directive to the Department of Personnel to fast-track the vetting of the recommended judges.

  • Awaiting deadline 10% Orissa Crisis Escalation

    The ongoing neglect of the Orissa High Court reaches a breaking point, leading to a direct protest or action by the state Bar Council. This forces an immediate, emergency appointment outside the standard Collegium process.

    Watch for: The Orissa State Bar Council organizes a public demonstration outside the High Court premises. · The Chief Justice of Orissa issues a formal communication to the Supreme Court detailing the operational paralysis due to the vacancy.

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