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SC Collegium Appoints 5 Retired Judges as Ad Hoc Judges for Allahabad HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges for the Allahabad High Court for two years. The move aims to strengthen the court's capacity to handle its significant backlog of pending cases. The appointments were made under the powers granted by Article 224-A of the Constitution. During their tenure, these judges will have the same jurisdiction and powers as regular High Court judges.

Key Points: SC Collegium Appoints 5 Ad Hoc Judges for Allahabad High Court

  • Tackles case backlog
  • Invokes Article 224-A
  • Two-year tenure
  • Exceptional measure for judge shortage
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SC Collegium approves appointment of five retired judges as Ad Hoc judges in Allahabad HC

Supreme Court Collegium approves five retired judges as ad hoc judges for Allahabad HC to tackle case backlog under Article 224-A.

"aimed at strengthening the judicial capacity of the Allahabad High Court - Official Statement"

New Delhi, February 3

The Supreme Court Collegium on Tuesday approved the appointment of five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad for a period of two years, invoking its powers under Article 224-A of the Constitution of India. The decision was taken during the Collegium's meeting held on February 3, 2026.

According to the official statement, the Collegium cleared the proposal to appoint Justice Mohd. Faiz Alam Khan, Justice Mohd. Aslam, Justice Syed Aftab Husain Rizvi, Justice Renu Agarwal, and Justice Jyotsna Sharma as ad hoc judges.

These appointments are aimed at strengthening the judicial capacity of the Allahabad High Court, which continues to face a significant backlog of pending cases.

Article 224-A of the Constitution empowers the Chief Justice of a High Court, with the prior consent of the President of India, to request a retired judge of a High Court to sit and act as a judge for a temporary period.

Such appointments are generally made as an exceptional measure to address acute shortages of judges and to ensure the effective administration of justice.

During their tenure, the ad hoc judges will exercise the same jurisdiction, powers, and privileges as regular judges of the High Court.

The Allahabad High Court, one of the largest High Courts in the country, has been grappling with a heavy caseload for several years.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see a diverse group of judges appointed, including two senior women judges like Justice Renu Agarwal and Justice Jyotsna Sharma. Their experience will be invaluable. 🙏 But this is a band-aid solution. We need permanent appointments to fill the vacancies faster.
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Rohit P
Finally some action! My property case has been stuck in Allahabad HC for 5 years. Maybe now there's a chance it will move. The system needs more such practical decisions. Kudos to the SC for using Article 224-A.
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Sarah B
While this seems like a positive step, I respectfully question if relying on retired judges is sustainable. It highlights the systemic failure in timely appointments of permanent judges. The collegium and government need to streamline the process permanently.
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Vikram M
Article 224-A is a useful constitutional tool that isn't used often enough. The experience these retired judges bring is immense. Hope they can help clear some of the older pending cases. UP's judiciary needs all the help it can get.
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Karthik V
Good move, but two years is a short time for such a massive backlog. The process to appoint permanent judges is too slow and political. We need reform at the root level. Still, better than nothing! 👍

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