The Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre has reportedly approved all the nine names of judges recommended by the Collegium for elevation to the Supreme Court.

Three women are among the 9 names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointments as judges of the top court. Notably, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court, who is also among the three women judges recommended by the Collegium, is in line to become the first Chief Justice of India. After the Centre’s nod, the names have been sent to President Ram Nath Kovind for issuing warrants of appointments. The top court currently has 24 judges against a sanctioned strength of 35.

The Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre has reportedly approved all the nine names of judges recommended by the Collegium for elevation to the Supreme Court.

Three women are among the 9 names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium for appointments as judges of the top court. Notably, Justice BV Nagarathna of the Karnataka High Court, who is also among the three women judges recommended by the Collegium, is in line to become the first Chief Justice of India. After the Centre’s nod, the names have been sent to President Ram Nath Kovind for issuing warrants of appointments. The top court currently has 24 judges against a sanctioned strength of 35.