Under the direction of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court Collegium suggested seven more judges be appointed as permanent judges for the Delhi, Karnataka, and Punjab & Haryana High Courts.
The final decision was made during a meeting with members Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishikesh Roy, and Abhay S. Oka. It was made public on December 12, 2024.
SC New Appointments
Supreme Court of India has recommended that a few additional judges be appointed as permanent judges.
| High Court | Additional Judges Recommended as Permanent Judges | Effective Date |
| Delhi High Court | - Justice Shalinder Kaur - Justice Ravinder Dudeja | Immediate |
| Karnataka High Court | - Justice Ramachandra Dattatray Huddar - Justice Venkatesh Naik Thavaryanaik - Justice Vijaykumar Adagouda Patil - Justice Rajesh Rai Kallangala | Immediate February 1, 2025 (Rajesh Rai Kallangala) |
| Punjab & Haryana High Court | - Justice Harpreet Singh Brar | Immediate |
SC Also Recommended 13 Permanent Judges
In a related action, the Collegium also suggested that 13 more judges be appointed as permanent judges in three High Courts: Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab & Haryana.
| High Court | Recommended as Additional Judges | Effective Date |
| Madhya Pradesh High Court | - Justice Duppala Venkata Ramana | Immediate |
| Andhra Pradesh High Court | - Justice B.V.L.N. Chakravarthi - Justice T.M. Rao | Immediate |
The Collegium highlighted "good" scores for judicial performance in their evaluations, emphasizing transparency and suitability. These appointments aim to strengthen the judiciary by addressing crucial vacancies in the High Courts.
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