High Court Shakeup: Supreme Court Collegium Orders Transfers of Four Chief Justices
High Court Shakeup: Supreme Court Collegium Orders Transfers of Four Chief Justices
The Supreme Court Collegium, the body responsible for appointing and transferring judges in India, has made some significant moves, recommending the transfer of four Chief Justices of High Courts.
The decisions, announced following a meeting on May 26, 2025, will see a reshuffling of top judicial positions across the country.
Here are the key transfers:
- Manindra Mohan Shrivastava, currently the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, will be moving to the Madras High Court.
- Aparesh Kumar Singh, the Chief Justice of the Tripura High Court, will be heading to the Telangana High Court.
- M.S. Ramachandra Rao, currently at the helm of the Jharkhand High Court, will also be moving to the Telangana High Court.
- KR Shriram, the Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, will be taking over as the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
These transfers come after careful consideration and are part of the ongoing process to ensure the smooth functioning and effective administration of justice across India’s High Courts.
Background on the Chief Justices:
Justice Shrivastava, whose parent High Court is the High Court of Chattisgarh, had been serving as the Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan before his appointment as Chief Justice in February 2024.
Justice Singh, whose parent High Court is the High Court of Jharkhand, was appointed Chief Justice of Tripura in April 2023.
Justice Ramachandra Rao, whose parent High Court is the High Court of Telangana, took over as Chief Justice of Jharkhand in September 2024.
Justice Shriram, whose parent High Court is the Bombay High Court, was appointed Chief Justice of Madras in September 2024.
