Supreme Court directs Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to reassess senior judges' candidacies for elevation to the High Court.
The Supreme Court of India has instructed the Himachal Pradesh High Court collegium to reevaluate the candidacies of senior judges Chirag Bhanu Singh and Arvind Malhotra for elevation to the High Court. The court found that the initial decision, made solely by the Chief Justice, lacked the necessary collective consultation. The judges claimed their merit and seniority were overlooked, prompting the Supreme Court's intervention to ensure adherence to established selection norms.
September 06, 2024
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