CJI Chandrachud Swears in Three New Supreme Court Judges

CJI Chandrachud Swears in Three New Supreme Court Judges

VoM News Desk | November 9, 2023 | 05:51 PM IST | Courts & Law | Follow on Google News

CJI Chandrachud Swears in Three New Supreme Court Judges

CJI Chandrachud Swears in Three New Supreme Court Judges

In a significant development for India’s judiciary, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud presided over the oath-taking ceremony of three high court chief justices, elevating them to the positions of judges at the Supreme Court. The ceremony, held within the Supreme Court complex, was a momentous occasion marked by the presence of dignitaries from the legal fraternity.

Judicial Reinforcements Join the Apex Court

The new appointees—Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma of the Delhi High Court, Justice Augustine George Masih of the Rajasthan High Court, and Justice Sandeep Mehta of the Gauhati High Court—were sworn in amid their peers and family, bolstering the judicial strength of the Supreme Court. This move comes as a reinforcement to the apex court, which will now operate at full capacity.

The Supreme Court Attains Full Quorum

With the addition of Justices Sharma, Masih, and Mehta, the Supreme Court reaches its sanctioned full strength of 34 judges. This is a critical juncture for the top court, which handles a vast array of critical cases spanning the breadth of India’s complex legal landscape.

The Collegium’s Choice

The induction of the trio was the culmination of a process that began with the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation on November 6. The Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, officially announced their appointments, though the date ‘X’ remains unspecified in the provided text. These appointments are set to bring diverse perspectives and enriched legal acumen to the highest court in the land.

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