President Appoints Permanent Judges in Kerala & Allahabad HC

Exercising powers under the Constitution of India, the President of India, in consultation with the Chief Justice of India (CJI), has appointed new judges to the Allahabad and Kerala High Courts. These appointments include the elevation of Additional Judges to Permanent Judges, thereby strengthening the judicial system in two of the country’s key High Courts.

Judicial Appointments: Key Details

1. Arun Kumar, Advocate

• Appointed as Judge of the Allahabad High Court
• Brings legal experience from practice at the Bar

2. Justice Johnson John

• Elevated from Additional Judge to Permanent Judge
• High Court: Kerala

3. Justice G. U. Girish

• Elevated as Permanent Judge
• High Court: Kerala

4. Justice C. N. Pratheep Kumar

• Elevated as Permanent Judge
• High Court: Kerala

These appointments reflect the judicial collegium’s recommendations and the ongoing effort to fill judicial vacancies in a timely and merit-based manner.

Constitutional Provision

The appointments are made under Article 217 of the Indian Constitution, which empowers the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the respective State, and the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, to appoint High Court judges.

Significance of the Appointments

• Helps reduce case pendency in Allahabad and Kerala High Courts
• Adds judicial strength to deal with increasing litigation workload
• Promotes efficiency and access to justice
• Ensures timely elevation of Additional Judges, supporting judicial continuity

Important Takeaways For Exams

• Appointing Authority: President of India
• Chief Justice of a High Court Appointed by the President.
• Consultation with, Chief Justice of India (CJI)
• Governor of the concerned state