In an effort to promote inclusivity and enhance the administration of justice, the Supreme Court collegium has recommended the transfer of seven high court judges, including four from the Karnataka High Court.
The decision was taken during the collegium’s meetings held on April 15 and April 19. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, stated in its resolution that the transfers aim “to infuse inclusivity and diversity at the level of high courts and to strengthen the quality of administration of justice.”
Among the judges recommended for transfer from the Karnataka High Court are Justice Hemant Chandangoudar, who has been proposed to move to the Madras High Court, Justice Krishnan Natarajan to the Kerala High Court, Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda to the Gujarat High Court, and Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad to the Orissa High Court.
The collegium has also recommended the transfer of Justice Perugu Sree Sudha from the Telangana High Court to the Karnataka High Court, and Justice Kasoju Surendhar, also known as Justice K Surender, from the Telangana High Court to the Madras High Court. Additionally, Justice Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao of the Andhra Pradesh High Court has been proposed for transfer to the Karnataka High Court.
These proposed transfers reflect the Supreme Court’s ongoing commitment to improving judicial balance, ensuring diversity, and strengthening the effectiveness of high courts across the country.
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