Major Changes in Judiciary: New Chief Justices Appointed in Seven High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has appointed new chief justices in seven high courts, including Delhi. Justice M S Ramachandra Rao has been transferred to the Jharkhand High Court. The appointments follow amendments to the Collegium's July recommendations and highlight significant shifts in judiciary leadership across multiple states.

The Supreme Court Collegium has ushered in a wave of new judicial leadership by appointing chief justices at seven high courts, including the Delhi High Court, this Saturday.

A key move involves Justice M S Ramachandra Rao, previously presiding over the Himachal Pradesh High Court, being transferred as the chief justice of the Jharkhand High Court. This follows the Jharkhand government's appeal to the Supreme Court concerning the non-implementation of the Collegium's earlier recommendation.

The appointments come as part of adjustments to the Collegium's recommendations made on July 11. Newly elevated to chief justice positions are Justice Manmohan for the Delhi High Court, Justice Rajiv Shakdher for the Himachal Pradesh High Court, Justice Nitin Madhukar Jamdar for the Kerala High Court, and several others, marking a substantial reshuffle in the nation's judiciary.

(With inputs from agencies.)