Supreme Court Collegium Statement on Judicial Elevations
In an official statement issued on September 28, 2026, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the elevation of three High Court Chief Justices to serve as Judges of the Supreme Court of India.
"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th September, 2026 has recommended elevation of the Chief Justices of the High Courts as Judges in the Supreme Court."
Recommended Appointments and Parent High Courts
The Collegium resolution details the three High Court Chief Justices recommended for elevation, specifying their current postings and respective Parent High Courts (PHC):
Recommended Chief Justices for Supreme Court Elevation
- Mrs. Justice Sunita Agarwal
- Current Position: Chief Justice, High Court of Gujarat - Parent High Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
- Mr. Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya
- Current Position: Chief Justice, High Court of Delhi - Parent High Court: High Court of Judicature at Allahabad
- Mr. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh
- Current Position: Chief Justice, High Court for the State of Telangana - Parent High Court: High Court of Jharkhand
High Court Representation in the Recommendations
The September 28, 2026 recommendations reflect appointments originating from the Allahabad and Jharkhand parent high courts to fill judicial seats in the Supreme Court.
