In an unprecedented decision, the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has recommended 68 names for appointment as judges in 12 high courts.
Among other high courts, the recommendations have also been made for Allahabad, Rajasthan and Calcutta, which are facing a severe crunch of judges.
The three-member Collegium, of which Justices U U Lalit and Justice A M Khanwilkar are also members, has created yet another first as Marli Vankung has become the first woman judicial officer from Mizoram whose name has been sent to the Centre for a judgeship in the Gauhati High Court.
Besides her, nine other women candidates have been recommended for a judgeship in various high courts.
The collegiums had considered 112 candidates for elevation as judges in high courts. Among those 68 cleared for twelve high courts, 44 are from the Bar and 24 are from the judicial service
In a historic decision on August 17, the five-member Collegium headed by the CJI had recommended nine names for elevation as judges of the Supreme Court, including three women.
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