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4 High Court Chief Justice appointments pending; Orissa, Jharkhand chiefs retiring
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 06:48 AM
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The government has yet to approve four High Court Chief Justice appointments, while the current chiefs of Orissa and Jharkhand are set to retire this month.
The appointment process for four High Court Chief Justices is currently stalled as the proposals await the final nod from the central government. This administrative delay has created a vacuum in judicial leadership at the apex level of these state courts.
The situation is expected to intensify in the coming weeks due to upcoming retirements. The Chief Justices of the Orissa and Jharkhand High Courts are scheduled to retire this month, adding urgency to the pending appointment decisions.
With two vacancies looming immediately after the current chiefs step down, the pressure on the government to expedite the clearance process is mounting. The lack of timely appointments may impact the administrative flow and case management in these high courts.
Legal observers note that the simultaneous pendency of four appointments and the imminent retirements highlight the need for a faster bureaucratic response to ensure continuity in the judiciary.
The situation is expected to intensify in the coming weeks due to upcoming retirements. The Chief Justices of the Orissa and Jharkhand High Courts are scheduled to retire this month, adding urgency to the pending appointment decisions.
With two vacancies looming immediately after the current chiefs step down, the pressure on the government to expedite the clearance process is mounting. The lack of timely appointments may impact the administrative flow and case management in these high courts.
Legal observers note that the simultaneous pendency of four appointments and the imminent retirements highlight the need for a faster bureaucratic response to ensure continuity in the judiciary.