New Delhi | May 29, 2025 — The Union Government has formally appointed three senior High Court judges—Justice N.V. Anjaria, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar—to the Supreme Court of India, following the recommendation of the Collegium led by Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai.
With this move, the Supreme Court bench edges closer to its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, addressing pressing concerns over delays and mounting pendency at the nation’s top court.
• Justice Niral V. Anjaria brings a strong administrative and service law background from his tenure at the Gujarat High Court and his recent position as Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court.
• Justice Vijay Bishnoi, formerly Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, is known for his jurisprudential clarity in criminal and constitutional law.
• Justice Atul S. Chandurkar served extensively at the Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court, and is regarded for his balanced handling of civil and commercial disputes.
Each of these judges has more than a decade of judicial experience and a consistent record of judicial integrity.
Context and Judicial Significance
The appointments come at a time when the judiciary is under increased pressure to deal with constitutional cases, infrastructural challenges, and long-standing delays. These additions will strengthen the court’s capacity to form more constitutional benches and handle a wider array of issues from across jurisdictions.
Importantly, the latest elevations reflect a geographical and legal diversity in keeping with the Supreme Court’s institutional balance.
Legal Community Reacts
The appointments have been widely welcomed by the legal fraternity. Senior lawyers note that all three judges have demonstrated an aptitude for maintaining the sanctity of the Constitution while adapting to evolving interpretations of civil liberties, federalism, and procedural fairness.
“These judges are a thoughtful addition. Their grounding in High Court jurisprudence brings a practical dimension to the Supreme Court bench,” a senior advocate at the Delhi Bar stated.
