Supreme Court Elevates Two High Court Chiefs to Judges

The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the apex court. Their appointments will restore the Supreme Court's full sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Pancholi is poised to become CJI in 2031.

The Supreme Court's collegium has put forward the names of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi for elevation to the country's apex court.

With the appointment of these two justices, the Supreme Court will restore its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, which supports the efficiency and backlog reduction endeavors of the judiciary.

Justice Pancholi is set to ascend to the position of Chief Justice of India in 2031, following the retirement of Justice Joymalya Bagchi, marking a significant step in his judicial career.