Supreme Court Collegium Clears Elevation Of Five Judges As Permanent In Telangana, Bombay High Courts

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, has cleared the elevation of five additional judges as permanent judges in the Telangana and Bombay High Courts. The decision was finalised during a meeting conducted on April 14.

Through an official statement, the Collegium announced that it has approved the elevation of four additional judges to permanent roles in the Telangana High Court.

“The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 14th April, 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the High Court for the State of Telangana: (i) Smt Justice Yara Renuka, (ii) Shri Justice Nandikonda Narsing Rao, (iii) Smt Justice E Tirumala Devi, and (iv) Shri Justice BR Madhusudhan Rao,” it stated.

The move will enhance judicial efficiency and reduce case pendency in the Telangana High Court.

In a separate release, the Collegium also cleared the elevation of Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande as a permanent judge of the Bombay High Court.

“The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 14th April, 2026, has approved the proposal for the appointment of Smt. Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande, Additional Judge as Permanent Judge of the High Court of Bombay,” the statement read.

This decision aims to strengthen the judicial capacity of the Bombay High Court.

Appointment Process and Criteria

Under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution, the President of India appoints the Chief Justice and judges of High Courts. For the elevation of an additional judge, the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court submits detailed performance-related data.

This information also includes monthly case disposal figures, judgments delivered, and the number of cases reported in recognised law journals, all duly certified.

The evaluation process also reviews the total working days, court attendance, and any absences recorded during the relevant period. These factors help ensure that elevations are based on merit and performance.

Additional judges receive their appointments under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution, and their elevation depends on consistent judicial output.

The latest decisions by the Collegium also highlight ongoing efforts to strengthen the judiciary and improve the efficiency of High Courts. These evaluations will likely support faster disposal of cases and enhance access to justice.

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