Overview

• The Supreme Court collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, recommended the transfer of seven high court judges during meetings on April 15 and 19, 2025.
• The transfers aim to promote inclusivity, diversity, and regional balance while enhancing the quality of judicial administration.
• Four judges from the Karnataka High Court—Justices Hemant Chandangoudar, Krishnan Natarajan, Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda, and Dixit Krishna Shripad—are recommended for transfer to Madras, Kerala, Gujarat, and Orissa High Courts, respectively.
• Two Telangana High Court judges—Justices Perugu Sree Sudha and Kasoju Surendhar—are proposed to be transferred to Karnataka and Madras High Courts, while Justice Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao of Andhra Pradesh High Court is recommended for Karnataka.
• The collegium’s recommendations, issued on April 21, 2025, now await government approval, highlighting the ongoing collaboration required under India’s judicial appointment process.