Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan Recommended for Supreme Court Elevation

The Supreme Court Collegium has proposed Justice Manmohan's elevation, citing his seniority and the need for greater Delhi High Court representation.

The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, unanimously recommended Delhi High Court Chief Justice Manmohan for elevation to the apex court.
Justice Manmohan ranks second in all-India seniority among high court judges and is the senior-most judge from the Delhi High Court, which currently has only one representative in the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court currently operates with 32 judges, two short of its sanctioned strength of 34, following recent retirements of Justices Hima Kohli and DY Chandrachud.
Justice Manmohan has had a distinguished legal career, known for landmark rulings on public health, environmental management, and digital accountability, as well as his balanced approach to governance and judicial propriety.
Born in 1962, Justice Manmohan is the son of the late Jagmohan, a prominent bureaucrat and politician, and has served as a judge in the Delhi High Court since 2008, becoming its Chief Justice in September 2024.