Cuttack: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the appointment of four advocates as judges of the Orissa High Court, marking a significant development in the strengthening of the judiciary in Odisha. The recommendation was approved during a meeting of the Collegium held on Tuesday.
The four advocates whose names have been recommended are Sasmita Tripathy, Aditya Narayan Das, Rajjeet Roy and Gautam Misra. Their candidature will now move through the next stages of the judicial appointment process before they can formally assume office as judges of the Orissa High Court.
Four Names Cleared By Supreme Court Collegium
The Collegium examined the proposals concerning the appointment of the four advocates and approved their names for elevation to the Orissa High Court bench.
The recommendation of experienced advocates as judges is part of the ongoing process to strengthen the judicial infrastructure and ensure that the High Court has adequate judicial strength to deal with its increasing workload.
If the appointments are completed, the four new judges will join the existing bench of the Orissa High Court, which is headquartered in Cuttack and deals with important legal and constitutional matters concerning the state.
Government Approval Still Pending
The Collegium’s recommendation is an important stage in the appointment process, but the four advocates have not yet formally become judges. Their names will now be considered by the Union government as per the established procedure for appointment of High Court judges.
After the necessary approvals and formalities are completed, the appointments will be officially notified. The newly appointed judges can then take oath and begin their judicial responsibilities.
Expected To Strengthen Orissa High Court
The proposed appointments are expected to provide additional judicial strength to the Orissa High Court. Adequate judicial manpower is crucial for dealing with pending cases and ensuring that litigants receive timely hearings and decisions.
The Orissa High Court handles cases involving a wide range of issues, including civil and criminal disputes, constitutional matters, government decisions, service-related cases and other legal disputes from across Odisha.
The latest recommendations are therefore being viewed as an important step towards strengthening the functioning of the state’s highest court.
Who Are The Four Recommended Advocates?
The four advocates recommended for appointment as judges of the Orissa High Court are:
- Sasmita Tripathy
- Aditya Narayan Das
- Rajjeet Roy
- Gautam Misra
Their elevation will become effective after completion of the remaining statutory and administrative procedures.
The recommendations come amid continued efforts to strengthen judicial institutions and ensure the effective functioning of courts across the country. Further developments are expected once the government completes its consideration of the four names.
