Supreme Court Collegium Approves 12 Judges as Permanent in Four High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of 12 additional judges as permanent judges across four high courts: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Gauhati. Five judges were appointed in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala each, with one each in Uttarakhand and Gauhati. The decision followed performance reviews including case disposals and judgments. The appointments were finalized at the Collegium meeting on September 23, 2026, and are part of the constitutional process for judicial appointments.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 24 Sept, 06:36 am. Other outlets followed.