Supreme Court Suggests Transfer of Justice Dharmadhikari to Kerala
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Synopsis
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari from the Madhya Pradesh High Court to the Kerala High Court, following established procedures and consultations with relevant judicial authorities.
Key Takeaways
- Supreme Court Collegium recommended transfer.
- Justice Dharmadhikari to move to Kerala High Court.
- Transfer process involves Chief Justice of India.
- Consultation with senior judges is essential.
- Justice Dharmadhikari has 24 years of practice experience.
New Delhi, April 7 (NationPress) The Supreme Court Collegium has put forth a recommendation for the transfer of Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, to the Kerala High Court. A statement released on the apex court's website on Monday highlighted, "The Supreme Court Collegium, during its meetings on 20th March 2025, 24th March 2025, and 03rd April 2025, has proposed the transfer of Mr. Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, Judge of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, to the High Court of Kerala."
According to the current Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), the transfer proposal for high court judges is initiated by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with the four senior-most puisne judges of the Supreme Court, collectively referred to as the Collegium.
The MoP further stipulates that the CJI should also consider the opinions of the Chief Justice of the High Court from which the judge is being transferred, as well as the Chief Justice of the High Court to which the transfer is intended. Additionally, views from one or more Supreme Court judges who can provide relevant insights are also taken into account.
Justice Dharmadhikari was born on July 9, 1966, in Raipur. He was appointed as an additional judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in April 2016 and took his oath as a permanent judge on March 17, 2018. Prior to his elevation to the bench, he had extensive experience practicing civil, criminal, and constitutional law for 24 years at the MP High Court.
