Supreme-Court-Collegium-Recommends-26-Names-for-Appointment-as-Judges-of-Allahabad-High-Court
Introduction
In a significant development for the Indian judiciary, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of 26 candidates as judges of the Allahabad High Court. This list includes 12 lawyers and 14 judicial officers. The recommendations, if approved, will further strengthen the judicial strength of the country’s largest High Court in terms of sanctioned strength and case load.
Lawyers Recommended for Judgeship
Among the 12 lawyers recommended, three are Senior Advocates practicing before the Supreme Court – Garima Prashad, Swarupama Chaturvedi, and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary.
- Garima Prashad currently serves as the Additional Advocate General of Uttar Pradesh.
- Swarupama Chaturvedi and Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary are also well-regarded names in the legal fraternity.
The full list of lawyers recommended includes:
- Vivek Saran
- Adnan Ahmad
- Vivek Kumar Singh
- Garima Prashad
- Sudhanshu Chauhan
- Abdhesh Kumar Chaudhary
- Swarupama Chaturvedi
- Jai Krishna Upadhyay
- Siddharth Nandan
- Kunal Ravi Singh
- Indrajeet Shukla
- Satya Veer Singh
Judicial Officers Recommended for Judgeship
The Collegium has also recommended the elevation of 14 judicial officers who are currently serving in Uttar Pradesh’s judicial services.
The names include:
- Dr. Ajay Kumar-II
- Chawan Prakash
- Divesh Chandra Samant
- Prashant Mishra-I
- Tarun Saxena
- Rajeev Bharti
- Padam Narain Mishra
- Lakshmi Kant Shukla
- Jai Prakash Tiwari
- Devendra Singh-I
- Sanjiv Kumar
- Vani Ranjan Agrawal
- Achal Sachdev
- Babita Rani
Why This Matters
The Allahabad High Court, one of India’s oldest and largest High Courts, plays a crucial role in handling a massive volume of cases. The appointment of these 26 judges, once approved by the government, will:
- Reduce the burden of pending cases
- Enhance judicial efficiency
- Strengthen the overall justice delivery system in Uttar Pradesh
Conclusion
The Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation marks an important step in filling vacancies at the Allahabad High Court. With the inclusion of both experienced advocates and seasoned judicial officers, this move aims to ensure a balance of practical expertise and judicial experience on the Bench.
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