SC Collegium Recommends Four Judges for High Court Chief Justice Posts

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has recommended four judges for appointment as Chief Justices of four High Courts, a move aimed at ensuring leadership continuity and the smooth functioning of the judiciary.

The Collegium, comprising Justices Surya Kant, Vikram Nath and B V Nagarathna, made the recommendations at its meeting on October 26, 2026.

Under the recommendations, Justice P Sam Koshy of the Telangana High Court has been proposed as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, currently serving at the Gujarat High Court, has been recommended as Chief Justice of the Gujarat High Court.

Similarly, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of the Calcutta High Court has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, while Justice Sudhir Singh of the Patna High Court has been proposed as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.