Collegium recommends appointment of 5 HC judges as chief justices

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday (December 18, 2025) recommended the elevation of five judges as the Chief Justices of High Courts.

Justice Manoj Gupta of the Allahabad High Court was proposed for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, consequent upon the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice on January 9, 2026.

Justice Revati P. Mohit Dere of the Bombay High Court was recommended for appointment as the Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court upon the transfer of the incumbent Chief Justice, Justice Soumen Sen.