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The Central government has officially notified the transfer of several High Court judges across India. These moves implement recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium back in August. Judges from Rajasthan, Kerala, Delhi, and other states are being relocated to different High Courts. The transfers operate under Constitutional provisions that allow judicial reassignments after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.

Key Points: Centre Notifies Supreme Court Collegium Judge Transfers Across High Courts

  • Rajasthan High Court judges Dinesh Mehta and Avneesh Jhingan transferred to Delhi High Court
  • Delhi Justice Arun Monga moves to Rajasthan while Tara Ganju shifts to Karnataka
  • Justice J. Nisha Banu, Madras's senior woman judge, transferred to Kerala High Court
  • Transfers follow August Collegium recommendations affecting 14 judges nationwide
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Centre notifies transfer of several High Court judges across India following Supreme Court Collegium recommendations

Government implements August 2025 Collegium recommendations transferring multiple High Court judges including Delhi, Rajasthan, Kerala, and Madras appointments.

"The transfers are part of a larger reshuffle approved by the Supreme Court Collegium during its meetings on August 25-26, 2025 - Ministry of Law and Justice"

New Delhi, October 14

The Central government on Tuesday notified the transfer of several judges across various High Courts in the country, acting on the recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium in August this year.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice, Justices Dinesh Mehta and Avneesh Jhingan of the Rajasthan High Court, and Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha of the Kerala High Court, have been transferred to the Delhi High Court.

At the same time, Delhi High Court Justices Arun Monga and Tara Vitasta Ganju have been moved to the Rajasthan and Karnataka High Courts, respectively.

Other transfers include Justice Cheekati Manavendranath Roy from the Gujarat High Court and Justice Donadi Ramesh from the Allahabad High Court to the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Justice Sandeep N. Bhatt of the Gujarat High Court has been transferred to the Madhya Pradesh High Court, while Justice Sanjay Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court will move to the Patna High Court. Justice Subhendu Samanta from the Calcutta High Court will also join the Andhra Pradesh High Court, and Justice J. Nisha Banu, the senior-most woman judge of the Madras High Court, has been shifted to the Kerala High Court.

The transfers are part of a larger reshuffle approved by the Supreme Court Collegium during its meetings on August 25-26, 2025, when it recommended the transfer and repatriation of 14 judges across multiple High Courts, including from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madras, Rajasthan, Delhi, Allahabad, Gujarat, Kerala, Calcutta, Andhra Pradesh, and Patna.

Under Article 222 of the Constitution, the President of India can transfer a judge from one High Court to another after consultation with the Chief Justice of India. The process is guided by the Collegium system, which comprises the Chief Justice of India and the four senior-most judges of the Supreme Court. The Collegium's recommendations are generally binding on the executive and form the backbone of the judicial transfer and appointment process in India.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see Justice J. Nisha Banu moving from Madras to Kerala. As a woman lawyer, I appreciate seeing senior women judges getting important postings. This sets a good example for gender representation in judiciary.
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Arjun K
While transfers are necessary, I hope the judges' families don't face too much disruption. Moving across states can be challenging for children's education and family life. The system should provide adequate support.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in multiple Indian cities, I think judicial transfers are essential for national integration. Judges get exposure to different regional laws and cultures, which enriches their perspective.
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Vikram M
The Collegium system needs more transparency. While I respect the judiciary, common citizens like us don't understand the criteria for these transfers. More openness would build greater public trust. 🙏
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Karthik V
Hope these transfers help clear the massive backlog of cases in High Courts. Delhi HC especially needs more judges given the volume of cases. Good move by the Collegium and government working together.

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