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SC Collegium Recommends 7 Judges for Permanent Posts in Kerala High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of seven Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Kerala High Court. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, made the decision in a meeting on February 12. The recommendation follows a detailed assessment of the judges' performance, including case disposal rates and attendance. The final appointment will be made by the President of India under constitutional provisions.

Key Points: SC Collegium Recommends 7 Permanent Judges for Kerala HC

  • 7 Additional Judges recommended
  • Appointment to Kerala High Court
  • Collegium led by CJI Surya Kant
  • Process follows Article 217 & MoP
  • Judges assessed on disposal statistics
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SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Kerala HC

Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI Surya Kant, recommends appointing seven Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Kerala High Court.

SC Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Kerala HC
"The Supreme Court Collegium... has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges - Supreme Court Statement"

New Delhi, Feb 12

The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on Thursday recommended the appointment of seven Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the Kerala High Court.

"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 12th February, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of the following Additional Judges as Permanent Judges in the High Court of Kerala: (i) Shri Justice Abdul Hakhim Mullappally Abdul Aziz, (ii) Shri Justice Syam Kumar Vadakke Mudavakkat, (iii) Shri Justice Harisankar Vijayan Menon, (iv) Shri Justice Manu Sreedharan Nair, (v) Shri Justice Easwaran Subramani, (vi) Shri Justice Manoj Pulamby Madhavan, and (vii) Smt. Justice Marakkaparambil Bhargavan Snehalatha," said a statement uploaded on the official website of the apex court.

The Chief Justice and Judges of the High Courts are appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution.

While recommending the appointment of an Additional Judge as a Permanent Judge, the Chief Justice of the High Court is required to furnish detailed statistics, including month-wise disposal of cases and judgments delivered by the judge concerned, as well as the number of cases reported in law journals, duly certified by them.

The data must also include information regarding the total number of working days, the number of days the judge actually attended court, and the days of absence during the relevant period for which disposal statistics are submitted.

Additional Judges are appointed by the President under clause (1) of Article 224 of the Constitution. As per the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP) governing the appointment of High Court judges, the Chief Justice of a High Court should not recommend the appointment of an Additional Judge when a vacancy for a Permanent Judge is available.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see the process is so data-driven with statistics on disposal, working days, and judgments. It brings transparency and ensures only the most efficient judges are made permanent. A positive move for our judiciary.
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the appointments, the process still feels opaque to the common citizen. The Collegium's deliberations are not public. We have to trust the system, but greater transparency would build more trust.
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Anjali F
Heartening to see Smt. Justice Snehalatha's name on the list. We need more women judges in our higher judiciary. Their perspective is crucial. Hope this trend continues across all High Courts and the Supreme Court.
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David E
Interesting to read about the Indian judicial appointment process. The requirement for certified data on case disposal and attendance is quite rigorous. Seems like a merit-based system at this stage.
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Vikram M
The names reflect the beautiful diversity of Kerala – different communities and backgrounds. Our judiciary is strongest when it represents the people it serves. Wishing all the judges a successful tenure. 🙏
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Karthik V
Now that they are being made permanent, hope the government acts swiftly on the Collegium's recommendation. Sometimes there are unnecessary delays from the executive side. Let's not keep these positions vacant.

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