Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment For 5 Additional Judges Of Calcutta High Court, Fresh 1-Yr Term For Another Addl Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by CJI DY Chandrachud has passed a resolution to make permanent, five additional judges of the Calcutta High Court. 

Another judge was recommended for a fresh one-year term as an additional judge.

The Collegium also comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai passed the resolution dated 18th January 2024, recommending permanent appointments for the following judges of the Calcutta High Court:

i) Justice Shampa Dutt (Paul)

ii) Justice Raja Basu Chowdhury

iii) Justice Ananya Bandyopadhyay

iv) Justice Rai Chattopadhyay 

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

Justice Subhendu Samanta has also been recommended for a fresh one-year appointment as additional judge from 18th May 2024.

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