SC Collegium proposes 26 new judges in Allahabad HC , Pg12

Key Highlights:

• The Supreme Court Collegium proposed 26 new judges for the Allahabad High Court.
• The proposals, made on September 1, include 14 judicial officers and 12 advocates.
• Among the advocates are Garima Parshad and Swarupama Chaturvedi, two senior women lawyers.
• The Allahabad High Court has 76 vacancies against a sanctioned strength of 160 judges as of September 1.

Detailed Insights:

• The Allahabad High Court has the highest number of vacancies among all High Courts in India.
• The current working judicial strength of the Allahabad High Court is 84 judges, just over half of its sanctioned strength.
• The Bombay, Calcutta, and Punjab and Haryana High Courts also have a significant number of vacancies.
• The Supreme Court Collegium's recommendation aims to address the shortage of judges and expedite case disposals.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Supreme Court Collegium: A body of senior judges that recommends appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary.
• High Court: The principal civil court of original jurisdiction in a state, with the power to hear appeals from lower courts.
• Judicial Officer: A person who holds a judicial position in the court system, such as a judge or magistrate.