Justice P. Sam Koshy appointed as Acting Chief Justice of Telangana High Court
Justice P. Sam Koshy has been appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court following the elevation of Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh to the Supreme Court. The transition was formally notified by the Union government on Monday.
Why it matters
Judicial appointments are essential for maintaining the operational continuity of the high court system in India.
Justice Puthichira Sam Koshy of the Telangana High Court has been appointed as Acting Chief Justice of the HC with Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh relinquishing the office following his elevation as judge of the Supreme Court. In a notification issued on Monday, the Union government said the President of India appointed Justice Sam Koshy as the Acting CJ.
On September 28, the Supreme Collegium recommended elevation of Telangana HC CJ Aparesh Kumar Singh as judge of the Supreme Court. On Monday, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified the appointment of Justice Aparesh Kumar as judge of the SC.
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