Collegium Recommends Seven Advocates for Elevation to Madhya Pradesh High Court

On 26th October 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium approved the elevation of seven practicing Advocates to serve as Judges of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh[3].

List of Recommended Advocates

The recommended Advocates are[3]:

1. Dr. Vivek Sharan[3]
2. Shri Rajesh Kumar Shukla[3]
3. Smt. Kanak Gaharwar @ Kanak Lata Singh[3]
4. Smt. Bhakti Vyas[3]
5. Shri Shreyas Pandit[3]
6. Smt. Mrinal Elker @ Mrinal Mazumdar[3]
7. Shri Avinash Zargar[3]

> "The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 26th October 2026, has approved the proposal for appointment of seven Advocates as Judges of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh."[3]

Key Aspects of the Recommendation

• Gender Representation: The list includes three women advocates—Smt. Kanak Gaharwar, Smt. Bhakti Vyas, and Smt. Mrinal Elker—underlining efforts toward gender diversity on the High Court bench[3].
• Strengthening Bench Capacity: Appointing seven senior bar members helps clear pending litigation across the principal bench in Jabalpur and benches in Indore and Gwalior[3].