Supreme Court Recommends Two Advocates for Chhattisgarh High Court Judgeship

The Supreme Court suggested Bibhu Datta Guru and Amitendra Kishore Prasad's names for judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court. The Chief Justice and senior colleagues evaluated their suitability. After thorough scrutiny, including inputs from the Department of Justice and relevant officials, both candidates were deemed fit for appointment.

The Supreme Court has recommended the appointment of two advocates, Bibhu Datta Guru and Amitendra Kishore Prasad, as judges of the Chhattisgarh High Court.

The collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, and comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and B R Gavai, made this recommendation to the Centre following a thorough evaluation.

The Chief Justice of the High Court of Chhattisgarh, in consultation with top colleagues, earlier suggested Guru and Prasad's names on February 21. Both the chief minister and the governor of Chhattisgarh have agreed with the recommendation. The selection process involved assessing the candidates' integrity, professional records, and complaints, with a positive outcome for Guru and Prasad.

(With inputs from agencies.)