Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan Sworn in as Supreme Court Judges

Keywords: Supreme Court, Justice N Kotiswar Singh, Justice R Mahadevan, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, judicial appointments, Manipur, Madras High Court

On Thursday, the Supreme Court of India welcomed two new judges, Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan, as they took their oaths of office. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud administered the oath to the newly appointed justices at a ceremony held at 10:30 AM.

With the swearing-in of Justices Singh and Mahadevan, the Supreme Court has regained its full sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice.

Judicial Background

The appointments of Justice N Kotiswar Singh and Justice R Mahadevan were notified by the Centre on Tuesday, following the Supreme Court Collegium’s recommendation for their elevation five days prior.

• Justice N Kotiswar Singh: Before his elevation to the Supreme Court, Justice Singh served as the Chief Justice of the High Court for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since February 2023. He holds the distinction of being the first judge from Manipur to be elevated to the Supreme Court.
• Justice R Mahadevan: Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Justice Mahadevan was the Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court, bringing with him a wealth of experience and judicial expertise.

Significance

The induction of these two judges not only restores the Supreme Court to its full strength but also brings diverse regional representation to the highest court of the country. Justice Singh’s appointment is particularly notable as it marks a significant milestone for Manipur in the Indian judiciary.

This move is expected to enhance the efficiency of the Supreme Court in handling its caseload and delivering timely justice.

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