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The government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that 334 posts of judges in various high courts are lying vacant and 118 recommendations made by the collegium are in various stages of the process.
334 posts of judges in various high courts are lying vacant and 118 recommendations made by the collegium are in various stages of processing, the Center told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. At the same time, no recommendations were received in respect of 216 vacancies. Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijijue Rajya Sabha said that till March 10, 2023, there was no vacancy in the Supreme Court. As far as the High Court is concerned, out of the sanctioned strength of 1114 judges, 780 judges are working and 334 posts are vacant.
This is because the position of judges is vacant
Rijiju further said that filling up vacancies in the High Court is a continuous, coordinated and collaborative process that requires consultation and approval from various constitutional authorities, as vacancies arise due to retirement, resignation or promotion of judges to the Supreme Court.
He further informed that, “At present there are 118 proposals recommended by the High Court Collegium, which are in various stages of processing. 216 High Court posts are vacant from the High Court. The recommendations of the collegium have not yet been received.” The Law Minister said that filling vacancies in the High Court is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process.
Need advice from authorities
It requires consultation and approval from various constitutional authorities. He said that vacancies keep arising due to retirement, resignation or promotion of judges. And the government is committed to filling up the vacancies expeditiously within the time frame.
Vacancy due to retirement, resignation and promotion
Rijiju also said that the government is requesting the Chief Justices of the High Courts, while sending proposals for appointment of judges to the High Courts, to ensure social diversity in the appointment, SCs, STs, OBCs, minorities and continue due consideration.
To eligible women candidates. Then the Law Minister further said that filling vacancies in the High Court is a continuous, integrated and collaborative process. It requires consultation and approval from various constitutional authorities. He said vacancies continue to arise due to retirement, resignation or promotion of judges and the government is committed to filling up the vacancies at the earliest within the time frame.
