The Central Government has approved the appointment of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe of the Bombay High Court and Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi of the Patna High Court as judges of the Supreme Court. The Law Ministry issued a notification confirming their elevation, following the recommendation made earlier this week by the Supreme Court Collegium.
With their swearing-in, the Supreme Court will have its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
Meanwhile, the Collegium led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai has also recommended the transfer of 14 High Court judges. The decision was taken during meetings held on 25 and 26 August.
