Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Transfer of Seven High Court Judges to Foster Diversity and Strengthen Justice Delivery
In a significant move aimed at enhancing inclusivity and improving judicial administration, the Supreme Court Collegium has proposed the transfer of seven judges across various high courts in the country, including four from the Karnataka High Court.
A statement issued by the Collegium — headed by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna — emphasized that the transfers are intended to promote a more diverse and balanced representation in the judiciary while strengthening the overall quality of justice delivery.
“To infuse inclusivity and diversity at the High Court level and to further improve the quality of justice administration, the Supreme Court Collegium, during its meetings on April 15 and April 19, 2025, has recommended the transfer of several High Court judges,” the statement read.
From the Karnataka High Court, the Collegium has advised the following transfers:
- Justice Hemant Chandangoudar to the Madras High Court
- Justice Krishnan Natarajan to the Kerala High Court
- Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda to the Gujarat High Court
- Justice Dixit Krishna Shripad to the Orissa High Court
In addition to the Karnataka judges, the Collegium also recommended:
- Justice Perugu Sree Sudha from the Telangana High Court to the Karnataka High Court
- Justice Kasoju Surendhar, also known as K Surender, from the Telangana High Court to the Madras High Court
- Justice Kumbhajadala Manmadha Rao from the Andhra Pradesh High Court to the Karnataka High Court
The recommended transfers are part of the judiciary’s ongoing efforts to ensure broader representation and facilitate the seamless administration of justice across state boundaries.
