The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of Justice Shree Chandrashekhar as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
The decision, taken on 25th August 2025, marks a major step for the court which handles one of the heaviest caseloads in the country.
Along with this, the Collegium also confirmed six additional judges as permanent.
The names include:-
- Justice Sanjay Anandrao Deshmukh
- Justice Vrushali Vijay Joshi
- Justice Abhay Jainarayanji Mantri
- Justice Shyam Chhaganlal Chandak
- Justice Neeraj Pradeep Dhote
- Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan
These appointments are expected to strengthen the Bombay High Court's functioning and help speed up justice delivery in Maharashtra and Goa.
