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Centre Clears Two High Court Chief Justices, Transfers One as Three Recommendations Await Nod

The move follows a December 18 collegium list, hinging on vacancies tied to retirements on January 8–9.

Overview

  • Justice Revati P Mohite Dere of the Bombay High Court has been appointed Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
  • Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo of the Orissa High Court has been elevated as Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
  • Justice Soumen Sen has been transferred from Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court to the Kerala High Court, effective after the incumbent retires on January 9, 2026.
  • Three collegium-recommended appointments remain pending with the Centre: Justice Manoj Kumar Gupta for Uttarakhand, Justice MS Sonak for Jharkhand, and Justice A Muhamed Mustaque for Sikkim.
  • The pending Uttarakhand and Jharkhand posts are linked to vacancies arising from retirements scheduled on January 9 and January 8, respectively.