Collegium recommends elevation of Calcutta HC judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Calcutta high court judge Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the apex court.

“The Resolution of the Collegium states that on his appointment as apex court judge, Justice Bagchi would be in line to assume office as the Chief Justice of India till his retirement on October 2, 2031. Justice Bagchi would have a tenure of more than six years before he assumes the office of the Chief Justice of India,” ANI quoted the statement as saying.

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