Overview

• The collegium, led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai, approved Dwivedi's elevation in a meeting held on October 6.
• The Allahabad High Court Chief Justice initiated his name after consulting the two senior-most judges of that court.
• This is a recommendation rather than a formal appointment, pending the Centre's review under the established procedure.
• Under the MoP, the CJI consults two senior Supreme Court judges before sending the recommendation to the Law Minister within four weeks.
• The appointment takes effect only after the President signs the warrant, followed by Department of Justice communication and Gazette notification.