President Directs Justice Nisha Banu To Join Kerala High Court By December 20

The President has directed Justice J. Nisha Banu, currently a judge of the Madras High Court, to assume charge as a judge of the Kerala High Court on or before December 20, 2025.

The direction was issued through a notification dated December 12, following her transfer notification issued on October 14, 2025, based on the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendation dated August 27, 2025.

Justice Banu’s non-joining despite the transfer order had drawn objections from sections of the Bar, with representations alleging judicial indiscipline, while certain bar bodies opposed the transfer citing her seniority at the Madras High Court.

The notification stated that the direction was issued after consultation with the Chief Justice of India.