SC Collegium Recommends Five New Judges, Including Senior Advocate V Mohana

The Supreme Court collegium on Wednesday recommended the elevation of four high court chief justices and senior advocate V Mohana as judges of the Supreme Court, a move expected to significantly strengthen the apex court’s bench and expand regional representation within the judiciary.

According to a statement uploaded on the Supreme Court website, the collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant held meetings on May 22 and May 27 before finalising the recommendations.

The names recommended include Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar of the Bombay High Court, Chief Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Chief Justice Arun Palli of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and senior advocate V Mohana .

Justice Sheel Nagu has served across the Madhya Pradesh judiciary and is known for handling constitutional and administrative law matters . Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, currently leading the Bombay High Court, previously served in the Jharkhand High Court and has presided over several significant commercial and civil cases .

Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, who has served in the Delhi and Madhya Pradesh High Courts, is regarded for his experience in criminal and service law matters . Justice Arun Palli, heading the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, earlier served in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and is recognised for his judicial work in constitutional and civil disputes .

Senior advocate V Mohana, a respected legal practitioner from Tamil Nadu, has appeared in several major constitutional and commercial matters before the Supreme Court. Her elevation would also add to women’s representation in the apex court .

The recommendations reflect the collegium’s attempt to maintain regional diversity and judicial balance , with representation spanning northern, western, central, and southern India. Once approved by the Centre, the appointments are expected to raise the Supreme Court’s working strength closer to its sanctioned capacity.