Centre Notifies Appointment Of 7 Additional Judges As Permanent Judges In Calcutta, P&H, Kerala & Jharkhand High Courts

The Law Ministry on Tuesday notified the elevation of 7 additional judges as permanent judges in the Calcutta, Punjab Haryana, Kerala and Jharkhand High Courts.

They are:

Calcutta High Court

Justice Ananya Bandyopadhyay,

Justice Rai Chattopadhyay,

Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul), and

Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended their names on January 18. Additionally, the central government has also notified the appointment of Justice Subhendu Srivastava as an additional judge for a fresh term of 1 year (wef MAY 18, 2024)

Punjab & Haryana High Court

Justice Lapita Banerji

Justice Banerji (PHC: Calcutta), who was transferred to Punjab & Haryana High Court, last year, was recommended for appointment as a permanent judge of the Punjab & Haryana High Court against a vacancy of permanent judge at the Calcutta High Court.

Kerala High Court

Justice Shoba Annamma Eapen

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended her name on January 18.

Jharkhand High Court

Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava

The Supreme Court collegium had recommended his name on January 18.