Overview
- Justices Arun Monga and Tara Vitasta Ganju were formally relieved from the Delhi High Court on October 27 following transfers to the Rajasthan and Karnataka High Courts.
- The Centre had confirmed the Supreme Court collegium’s August recommendations on October 14, completing the administrative process for the moves.
- DHCBA president N Hariharan used the farewell to argue that frequent transfers risk altering court composition, weakening institutional memory and eroding judicial independence.
- Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya said he respected the Bar’s sentiments and noted that transfers are part of the job, offering best wishes to both judges.
- Bar bodies, including DHCBA women lawyers and senior advocates, had written to Chief Justice of India B R Gavai opposing especially Justice Ganju’s transfer, and no reconsideration has been reported.