Justice Sheel Nagu Appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| News Event | Justice Sheel Nagu appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court. |
| Background | Justice Sheel Nagu was a judge at the Madhya Pradesh High Court since 2011. |
| Tenure | Over 12 years as a High Court judge. |
| Judicial Contribution | Authored more than 499 reported judgments, contributing significantly to case disposal. |
| Appointment Process | - Governed by Article 217 of the Constitution. |
| - President appoints judges in consultation with the CJI, Governor, and Chief Justice of the HC. | |
| - Collegium (CJI and two senior-most judges) recommends appointments. | |
| - Proposal initiated by Chief Justice of the HC in consultation with two senior-most judges. | |
| - Recommendation sent to Chief Minister, who advises the Governor and Union Law Minister. | |
| Policy on Chief Justices | Chief Justices are appointed from outside the respective states as per Collegium decision. |