NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, in a meeting held on January 7, recommended the appointment of Justice K. Vinod Chandran as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
The Collegium deliberated on and discussed the names of Chief Justices and senior Judges of various High Courts, including Justice Chandran, who are eligible for elevation to the Supreme Court.
The Centre will now deliberate on the recommendation and convey its decision in due course.
Justice Chandran was appointed as a Judge of the Kerala High Court on November 8, 2011. He was subsequently elevated as the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court on March 29, 2023, and has been serving in that capacity since then, according to a statement issued by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justice Chandran has more than 11 years of experience as a High Court Judge and over a year as the Chief Justice of a major High Court. During his extensive tenure, he has gained significant expertise in various areas of law.
In the all-India seniority list of High Court Judges, Justice Chandran is ranked 13th. Among Judges from the Kerala High Court, he holds the top position in seniority.
While recommending his name, the Collegium considered the lack of representation from the Kerala High Court on the Supreme Court Bench.
The Collegium unanimously concluded that Justice K. Vinod Chandran should be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India.