Supreme Court Collegium Approves High Court New Judges Across Four States

April 14, 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium cleared multiple judicial appointments across four High Courts. The decision covers both elevation of Additional Judges as permanent judges and fresh appointments, aimed at addressing vacancies and improving the pace of justice delivery.

Bombay High Court:

• Justice Manjusha Ajay Deshpande (elevated as Permanent Judge)

Telangana High Court:

• Justice Yara Renuka

• Justice Nandikonda Narsing Rao

• Justice E. Tirumala Devi

• Justice B.R. Madhusudhan Rao

Karnataka High Court:

• Rajeshwari Narayana Hegde

• Kedambadi Ganesh Shanthi

• Mahadevappa Brungesh

Kerala High Court:

• Preeta Aravindan Krishnamma

• Liz Mathew Anthraper