Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 10 New Judges Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge appointments
On July 1–2, 2025, the Supreme Court Collegium—headed by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai—recommended a total of 10 names for appointment to the Madhya Pradesh High Court:
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5 Advocates: Pushpendra Yadav, Anand Singh Bahrawat, Ajay Kumar Nirankari, Jai Kumar Pillai, Himanshu Joshi
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5 Judicial Officers: Rajesh Kumar Gupta, Alok Awasthi, Ratnesh Chandra Singh Bisen, Bhagwati Prasad Sharma, Pradeep Mittal
These recommendations followed rigorous screening and in-person interviews.
Broader Judicial Overhaul: 36 Names Cleared Nationwide
The Collegium cleared 36 names for elevation to various High Courts across India, including ten for Madhya Pradesh. This move is part of a broader effort to fill 371 vacancies across the country's 25 High Courts.
Next Steps
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Centre’s role: Following Collegium approval, the appointments await official notification from the central government.
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Vacancy reduction: If approved, this will help reduce the MP High Court’s significant judge shortfall (currently 20 vacant posts out of 53).
Summary Table
| Court | Advocates | Judicial Officers | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP High Court | Pushpendra Yadav, Anand S. Bahrawat, Ajay K. Nirankari, Jai K. Pillai, Himanshu Joshi | Rajesh K. Gupta, Alok Awasthi, Ratnesh C. S. Bisen, Bhagwati P. Sharma, Pradeep Mittal | 10 |
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