Calcutta High Court: Centre Notifies Eight Additional Judge Appointments

• The Central government has notified the appointment of eight advocates as additional judges of the Calcutta High Court.
• The Supreme Court had recommended nine advocates for appointment, but the Centre cleared only eight names.
• Advocate Indranil Roy's name was excluded from the list despite being recommended by the apex court.
• The sanctioned strength of judges at the Calcutta High Court is 72, with currently 45 serving.

The newly appointed judges are Aryak Dutt, Atarup Banerjee, Sandip Kumar De, Partha Pratim Roy, Sudip Deb, Anuj Singh, Arjun Ray Mukherjee, and Rishad Medora.

The Central government has notified the appointment of eight advocates as additional judges of the Calcutta High Court. This move comes after Union law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal made an announcement on X regarding the appointments. The newly appointed judges are Aryak Dutt, Atarup Banerjee, Sandip Kumar De, Partha Pratim Roy, Sudip Deb, Anuj Singh, Arjun Ray Mukherjee, and Rishad Medora.

The notification issued by the Centre does not include advocate Indranil Roy's name, despite being recommended by the Supreme Court in May for appointment as a judge of the Calcutta High Court.

The sanctioned strength of judges at the Calcutta High Court is 72, but currently, there are only 45 judges serving. This move to appoint additional judges aims to bridge this gap and ensure that the court can function efficiently. The Supreme Court's recommendation in May for appointment of nine advocates as judges was a significant development in this regard.

The notification issued by the Centre is a crucial step towards implementing the Supreme Court's recommendations. However, the exclusion of advocate Indranil Roy's name from the list raises questions about the government's decision-making process.

Lawyers and clients should take note of the updated list of Calcutta High Court judges. The newly appointed judges may have different preferences or procedures, which could impact the handling of cases. Ensuring that matters are assigned to the correct judge is essential for a smooth legal process.

The appointment of additional judges is also significant in terms of the court's overall functioning. With 27 vacancies still to be filled, the Calcutta High Court will continue to face challenges in delivering justice efficiently.

Lawyers should watch for the updated list of Calcutta High Court judges and ensure their clients' matters are assigned to the newly appointed judges, who may have different preferences or procedures.

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