The Centre has notified the appointment of new Chief Justices in the High Courts of Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, and Patna. The appointments have been made after receiving recommendations from the Supreme Court Collegium. Justice Sanjay Yadav has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, while Justice Prashant Kumar has been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court. Justice Hemant Gupta has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court.
The appointments have been made after the retirement of the previous Chief Justices of these High Courts. Justice Govind Mathur, the previous Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, retired on November 15, 2021. Justice PR Ramachandra Menon, the previous Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court, retired on November 2, 2021. Justice Sanjay Karol, the previous Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, retired on August 3, 2021. Justice Sanjay Yadav, who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, was serving as a Judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court before his appointment. He has also served as the Acting Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in the past.
Justice Prashant Kumar, the new Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court, was serving as a Judge in the Karnataka High Court before his appointment. He has also served as the Acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in the past. Justice Hemant Gupta, who has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, was serving as a Judge in the Madhya Pradesh High Court before his appointment. He has also served as the Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the Acting Chief Justice of the Patna High Court in the past.
The appointments have been welcomed by the legal fraternity, who hope that the new Chief Justices will work towards improving the judicial system and delivering justice in a timely manner. The High Courts of Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, and Patna are among the most important High Courts in India, with a huge backlog of cases. The appointment of new Chief Justices is expected to bring fresh energy and ideas to these High Courts and help them deal with the challenges of the modern legal system. The High Court of Allahabad, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1866. It has jurisdiction over the entire state of Uttar Pradesh and is known for its large number of pending cases. The appointment of Justice Sanjay Yadav as the new Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the court and help reduce the backlog of cases.
The Chhattisgarh High Court, located in Bilaspur, has jurisdiction over the state of Chhattisgarh. The appointment of Justice Prashant Kumar as the new Chief Justice of the Chhattisgarh High Court is significant, as the court has been facing a shortage of judges for a long time. The appointment of a new Chief Justice is expected to bring some relief to the court and help speed up the disposal of cases. The Patna High Court, located in Bihar, is one of the oldest High Courts in India, established in 1916. It has jurisdiction over the state of Bihar and is known for its huge backlog of cases. The appointment of Justice Hemant Gupta as the new Chief Justice of the Patna High Court is expected to bring some much-needed reforms to the court and help reduce the backlog of cases.
The appointment of new Chief Justices in these High Courts is an important step toward strengthening the judiciary in India. The judiciary plays a vital role in upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights of citizens. With the appointment of new Chief Justices, it is hoped that the High Courts of Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, and Patna will be able to deliver justice in a timely and efficient manner.
It is also important to note that the appointment of Chief Justices is a collaborative effort between the Executive and the Judiciary, with the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium. This ensures that the appointments are made on merit and based on the recommendations of the senior judges in the country. The appointment of new Chief Justices in the High Courts of Allahabad, Chhattisgarh, and Patna is a positive development and is expected to bring about much-needed reforms in the Indian judiciary.
Written By- Lakshya Sharma student of 1st year BBA LLB at Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University