Collegium Recommends Justice Sujoy Paul as Chief Justice of Calcutta High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium held that Justice Sujoy Paul is fit to be appointed as the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court and formally recommended his elevation.

It observed that Justice Paul has been serving as Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court since September 2025 and has extensive judicial experience across multiple High Courts. 

The Collegium noted his prior service as Acting Chief Justice of the Telangana High Court and his background in civil, constitutional, service, and industrial law. 

The recommendation follows his transfers from the Madhya Pradesh and Telangana High Courts, reflecting continuity and administrative competence in judicial leadership.