The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The decision was taken during the Collegium meetings held on May 11 and 12, 2026.
The recommendation is a significant development in the judicial appointments process and is aimed at strengthening the functioning of the Calcutta High Court.
Advocates Recommended for Elevation
The following advocates have been recommended for appointment as judges of the Calcutta High Court:
- Indranil Roy
- Aryak Dutt
- Atarup Banerjee
- Sandip Kumar De
- Partha Pratim Roy
- Sudip Deb
- Anuj Singh
- Arjun Ray Mukherjee
- Rishad Medora
What Happens Next?
The appointments will come into effect after the Central Government processes the Collegium’s recommendations. Following this, the warrants of appointment will be issued by the President of India.
The Collegium system plays a vital role in judicial appointments in India, particularly for appointments and elevations in the High Courts and Supreme Court.
Importance of Judicial Appointments
Judicial appointments are crucial for ensuring the effective functioning of courts and reducing case pendency. The appointment of new judges helps improve judicial efficiency and strengthens the justice delivery system.
The Calcutta High Court, one of the oldest High Courts in India, handles a large number of civil, criminal, constitutional, and commercial matters. The addition of new judges is expected to enhance the Court’s overall functioning.
About the Supreme Court Collegium System
The Supreme Court Collegium is headed by the Chief Justice of India and consists of senior-most Supreme Court judges. It is responsible for recommending appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary.
The recommendations made by the Collegium are sent to the Central Government for approval and further processing.
Conclusion
The recommendation of nine advocates for elevation as judges of the Calcutta High Court marks an important development in India’s judicial system. Once approved by the Central Government and formally notified, these appointments are expected to strengthen the Court’s judicial capacity.
