Overview

• The Supreme Court Collegium has reportedly recommended transferring 14 High Court judges, including Justices Sandeep N. Bhatt and C.M. Roy from Gujarat.
• The Gujarat High Court Advocates Association voted for an indefinite boycott, bringing court work to a standstill.
• According to sources, Justice Bhatt is proposed to shift to the Madhya Pradesh High Court and Justice Roy to the Andhra Pradesh High Court.
• No formal notification has been issued as procedural clearances are said to be pending before the recommendations go to the Union government.
• A five-member GHCAA delegation will go to New Delhi to file a representation with the CJI, as senior lawyers criticize the process for lack of transparency.