The President promoted Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul Pancholi to the Supreme Court.

The appointment of Justice Vipul Pancholi, the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court, as Justice Alok Aradhe, the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court, as Supreme Court judges by the President of India is a noteworthy step. The elevation of Justice Pancholi has sparked controversy and internal criticism, especially with regard to problems of seniority, representation, and openness within the collegium structure, even if the appointment completes the highest court's sanctioned strength of 34 judges. If the Center confirms these nominations, the highest court's 34-judge sanctioned strength will be restored.

Meeting and Composition of the Collegium The suggestion was given at a meeting of the Collegium, which consists of five members: CJI BR Gavai Justice Surya Kant Vikram Nath, the judge JK Maheshwari, a justice BV Nagarathna, Justice The Collegium's ruling, which was posted on the Supreme Court's official website, is a component of its continuous endeavor to enhance the highest degree of judicial capacity.Justice Alok Aradhe: Who Is He? Background and Career Present Position: Bombay High Court Chief Justice (as of January 21, 2025) Madhya Pradesh High Court, the parent court On December 29, 2009, he was appointed as an additional judge. On February 15, 2011, he was became a permanent judge.Crucial Roles held in May 2018 at the Jammu & Kashmir High Court by the Acting Chief Justice served as Acting CJ at the Karnataka High Court after being transferred there in 2022. Across several High Courts, Justice Aradhe is well regarded for his administrative prowess and legal knowledge.Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi: Who Is He? Career Highlights Currently serving as the Patna High Court's Chief Justice (since July 24, 2025) Gujarat is the parent high court. On October 1, 2014, I was promoted to Additional Judge. became a judge for life on June 10, 2016