SC Collegium proposes new Chief Justice for Calcutta HC
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Why in news
The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, recommended Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.
Background
The recommendation was made during a Collegium meeting on January 9, 2026. Justice Sujoy Paul is currently a judge in the Calcutta High Court with his parent High Court being Madhya Pradesh.
Facts for Prelims
- PostChief Justice of India Surya Kant heads the Supreme Court Collegium.
- FactJustice Sujoy Paul's parent High Court is Madhya Pradesh.
- BodyThe Collegium recommends the appointment of Chief Justices for various State High Courts.
- FactJustice Manoj Gupta was proposed for Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court in December 2025.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Collegium system in maintaining judicial independence and the nuances of the appointment process for High Court Chief Justices.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional autonomy: Balancing executive oversight with the Collegium's discretionary powers in judicial appointments
- Transparency concerns: Evaluating the lack of public criteria in the selection of High Court leadership
- Judicial hierarchy: Impact of parent High Court affiliations on the seniority and rotation of Chief Justices
Keywords: Collegium System · Judicial Independence · High Court · Appointment Process · Judiciary
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