Supreme Court Releases Collegium Appointment Data for CJI Gavai’s Tenure

The Supreme Court published an official record of Collegium recommendations issued during the tenure of Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, who assumed office on 14 May 2025.

The document shows that the Collegium recommended 129 candidates for High Court appointments, of which 93 received approval from the Union Government.

The Collegium also disclosed demographic details of the recommended candidates, noting that 11 belonged to the Other Backward Classes, 10 were from the Scheduled Caste, 13 were from minority communities, and 15 were women. The publication forms part of the Court’s initiative to promote transparency in judicial appointments and strengthen institutional accountability.