Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Nine Advocates for Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judgeships
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, has recommended nine advocates for appointment as judges of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court. Among them is Tabasum Zafar, who would become the first Kashmiri woman advocate appointed as a High Court judge if confirmed. The collegium dropped two names previously recommended by the High Court collegium, including senior advocate Jahangir Iqbal Ganai and judicial officer Yash Paul Bourney. The recommendations followed a consultative process focusing on merit and integrity.
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thetribune broke this story on 29 Oct, 06:09 pm. Other outlets followed.