Centre Notifies Appointment Of Justice CS Sudha As Permanent Judge Of Kerala High Court

The Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice C.S. Sudha as a permanent Judge of the Kerala High Court. 

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, had, on August 18, 2023, recommended Justice Sudha's name for appointment as a permanent Judge of the Kerala High Court. 

The Collegium had consulted with Judges of the Supreme Court who were conversant with the functioning of the High Court of Kerala. Based on evaluation, the Collegium noted:

“With a view to assess the merit and suitability of Smt Justice C S Sudha for appointment as permanent Judge, we have scrutinized and evaluated the material placed on record. Having taken into consideration all aspects of the matter, the Collegium is of the view that Smt Justice C S Sudha, Additional Judge, is fit and suitable for being appointed as permanent Judge". 

Justice C.S. Sudha entered judicial services in the year 1995 and was sworn in as Additional judge of the Kerala High Court on August 10, 2021.

The Kerala High Court Collegium had recommended her appointment as permanent judge on June 21, 2023. The Chief Minister and Governor of Kerala also concurred to this recommendation.