New Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for elevation of four Advocates as judges in the Kerala High Court.

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) N V Ramana, has recommended 68 names, including 44 advocates and 24 judicial officers, for appointment as judges in 12 High Courts of the country.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday approved all nine names, including three women and one lawyer, recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium and accepted by the government for appointment as judges of the top court.

The Central government has accepted the names of all eight Judges and one Supreme Court lawyer, as recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium, for elevation to the apex court, reports said here.