Collegium for Madras judge’s appointment as Manipur CJ

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar, a judge of the Madras HC, as the next Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court. “The Collegium is of the view that Justice D Krishnakumar is...

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New Delhi, Updated At : 06:58 AM Nov 19, 2024 IST

The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday recommended the appointment of Justice D Krishnakumar, a judge of the Madras HC, as the next Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.

“The Collegium is of the view that Justice D Krishnakumar is fit and suitable in all respects for being appointed as the Chief Justice of the Manipur HC,” the Collegium’s resolution stated. The recommendation was made by the three-member Collegium, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna. Other members of the Collegium are Justice BR Gavai and Justice Surya Kant. Justice Krishnakumar was appointed as a judge of the Madras HC in 2016, and is set to retire on May 21, 2025.