**Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Major Judicial Transfers**
In a significant reshuffle, the Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the transfer of chief justices from several high courts, including those of Rajasthan, Tripura, Jharkhand, and Madras. This decision was made during a meeting led by Chief Justice BR Gavai on May 26.
The collegium has recommended that Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava be moved from the Rajasthan High Court to the Madras High Court. Additionally, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh is suggested to transfer from Tripura to the Telangana High Court, Justice MS Ramachandra Rao from Jharkhand to the Tripura High Court, and Justice KR Shriram from Madras to the Rajasthan High Court.
This reshuffle is part of a broader initiative, with the Supreme Court recommending the transfer of 21 judges across 10 high courts to various jurisdictions. Furthermore, the collegium has put forth the names of three judges for elevation to the Supreme Court: Karnataka High Court Chief Justice NV Anjaria, Gauhati Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Justice Atul Chandurkar from the Bombay High Court. If these recommendations are approved, the Supreme Court will return to its full complement of 34 judges, up from the current 31.
While Justices NV Anjaria and AS Chandurkar are anticipated to serve for just under five years, Justice Vijay Bishnoi may have a shorter tenure, depending on the Centre’s approval of these appointments. The collegium has also recommended five judges for appointment as new chief justices in the high courts of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand.
This reshuffle reflects the ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the judiciary in India.
**FAQ**
**What is the significance of the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendations?**
The recommendations signify a strategic move to optimize the functioning of the judiciary by redistributing judicial responsibilities among high court judges, thereby enhancing judicial efficiency and effectiveness.