SC Collegium Recommends Four High Court Chief Justices, 9 New Judges for Bombay and Madhya Pradesh High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of four High Court judges as Chief Justices of different High Courts and approved proposals for the appointment of nine new judges to the Bombay and Madhya Pradesh High Courts.

The decisions were taken at the Collegium meeting held on October 26, 2026, according to three separate statements issued by the Supreme Court.

The recommendations cover the appointment of Chief Justices to the Gujarat, Delhi, Telangana and Uttarakhand High Courts, along with two judicial appointments to the Bombay High Court and seven to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.

Four Judges Recommended as High Court Chief Justices

The Collegium has recommended Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, presently serving at the Gujarat High Court, for appointment as Chief Justice of the same High Court. His parent High Court is Gauhati.