SC Picks Chakraborty as Telangana CJ
Justice Chakraborty was elevated as an additional judge of the Calcutta High Court on October 30, 2013, and appointed a permanent judge on March 14, 2016.
Hyderabad:The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of the Calcutta High Court as Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court.
The recommendation was made at a Collegium meeting held on October 26.
Justice Chakraborty was elevated as an additional judge of the Calcutta High Court on October 30, 2013, and appointed a permanent judge on March 14, 2016. Before his elevation, he practised primarily in civil and constitutional matters.
The Collegium also recommended Justice P. Sam Koshy, currently serving as Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court, for appointment as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.
Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak, currently serving at the Gujarat High Court, was recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the same High Court.
Justice Sudhir Singh of the Patna High Court was recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court.
The recommendations will be processed by the Centre before the appointments receive presidential approval.