Haryana
Justice Sheel Nagu: Punjab & Haryana Chief Justice
- 05 Jul 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Recently, Justice Sheel Nagu of Madhya Pradesh high court has been appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Key Points
- He was appointed as Madhya Pradesh high court judge in 2011. His contribution to the judiciary by way of disposal of cases, during his tenure of over 12 years has authored more than 499 reported judgments.
Appointment of HC Judges
- Article 217 of the Constitution: It states that the Judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), the Governor of the State.
- In the case of appointment of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court is consulted.
- Consultation Process: High Court judges are recommended by a Collegium comprising the CJI and two senior-most judges.
- The proposal, however, is initiated by the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned in consultation with two senior-most colleagues.
- The recommendation is sent to the Chief Minister, who advises the Governor to send the proposal to the Union Law Minister.
- The Chief Justice of the High Court is appointed as per the policy of having Chief Justices from outside the respective States.
- The Collegium takes the call on the elevation.
