Elevation of High Court Judges





 As per the Procedure for Appointment of Judges of High Courts, the proposals recommended by the High Court Collegium for appointment as High Court Judges, are to be considered in the light of such other inputs as may be available to the Government for assessing the suitability in respect of the names under consideration. The Government, being an indispensable consultee in the appointment process, in light of various reports/inputs received, which in opinion of the Government warrant further consideration by the Collegium, can send such proposals for reconsideration of the SCC. Only those persons are appointed as Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts whose names have been recommended by the SCC. Appointment of Judges in the higher judiciary is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process between the executive and the judiciary. It requires consultation and approval from various Constitutional Authorities both at State and Central level. The Government can exercise its opinion on the recommendations made by the SCC by virtue of this collaborative process so as to ensure that most suitable candidate is appointed to the esteemed post of a Judge. The Supreme Court in its Order dated 20.11.2023, while noting the progress made in the process of appointments and transfers and appreciating the action taken by the Government in a particular case has also made certain observations regarding appointment and transfers of Judges in the High Court.

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