SC Collegium Clears Appointment of 3 Judicial Officers as Andhra Pradesh High Court Judges

SC Collegium Clears Appointment of 3 Judicial Officers as Andhra Pradesh High Court Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on May 4, 2026, has approved the elevation of three judicial officers as Judges of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

The officers recommended for appointment are:

  • Smt. Sunitha Gandham
  • Shri Alapati Giridhar
  • Shri Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi (also known as Ch. Purushottama Kumar)

The decision is part of the Collegium’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the higher judiciary by filling vacancies and ensuring efficient administration of justice.

The appointments will now be forwarded to the Central Government for formal notification after the usual approval process.

 

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