Justice Joymalya Bagchi Appointed as Supreme Court Judge, Future CJI in 2031
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News? | Justice Joymalya Bagchi, a sitting judge of the Calcutta High Court, has been appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. |
| Announcement | Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the appointment on X (formerly Twitter). |
| Appointing Authority | The President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI). |
| Significance of Appointment | Justice Bagchi is in line to become the Chief Justice of India (CJI) in 2031, succeeding Justice KV Viswanathan. |
| Collegium Recommendation | The Supreme Court collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, recommended his elevation on March 6, 2025. |
| Selection Criteria | - Merit - Integrity - Competence - Diversity & Representation |
| Judicial Career | - Appointed as Judge of the Calcutta High Court on June 27, 2011. - Transferred to Andhra Pradesh High Court on January 4, 2021. - Repatriated to Calcutta High Court on November 8, 2021. |
| Legal Contributions | - Expertise in constitutional, criminal, civil, and commercial law. - Judgments focused on fundamental rights and legal clarity. |
| Path to CJI | - Will become CJI on May 26, 2031, after Justice KV Viswanathan's retirement. - Will serve as CJI until October 2, 2031. |