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SC Collegium recommends new chief justices for Rajasthan, MP, J&K high courts

Telangana Today 9h ago 4 newsrooms

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Justice Sanjay K Agrawal, Justice Alpesh Yeshwant Kogje and Justice Dr Pushpendra Singh Bhati as chief justices of the Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh high courts, respectively, subject to government approval

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Why it matters: The appointments fill leadership roles across three high court jurisdictions covering millions of people; final confirmation requires government sign-off.
Most affected: Legal practitioners and litigants in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and J&K high courts — New chief justices will oversee case management, discipline, and judicial administration in their courts.
Citizens in these three states and union territory — High court decisions affect property disputes, civil rights cases, and criminal appeals they may be party to.
Likely next: Whether the government formally approves these three recommendations, and when each new chief justice assumes office.

SC Collegium recommends new chief justices for Rajasthan, MP, J&K high courts

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