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Supreme Court Allows Calcutta High Court to Borrow Judges from Other States
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🗓 28 Jun 2026, 09:16 PM
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The Supreme Court has granted permission to the Calcutta High Court to requisition judges from the High Courts of Jharkhand and Odisha to address the issue of judicial vacancies.
In a significant move to bolster judicial strength, the Supreme Court of India has authorized the Calcutta High Court to requisition the services of judges from the High Courts of Jharkhand and Odisha. This decision aims to alleviate the persistent problem of judicial vacancies within the Calcutta High Court.
The apex court's directive allows the temporary transfer of judges from the aforementioned states to the Calcutta High Court, thereby enhancing its capacity to handle cases and reduce the backlog. This measure is expected to expedite the judicial process and ensure timely justice.
This inter-High Court arrangement underscores the judiciary's efforts to manage resources effectively across different jurisdictions to meet the demands of justice delivery.
The apex court's directive allows the temporary transfer of judges from the aforementioned states to the Calcutta High Court, thereby enhancing its capacity to handle cases and reduce the backlog. This measure is expected to expedite the judicial process and ensure timely justice.
This inter-High Court arrangement underscores the judiciary's efforts to manage resources effectively across different jurisdictions to meet the demands of justice delivery.