Justice Subhendu Samanta, who has been serving as an additional judge at the Calcutta High Court since May 2022, is now on track to drop the “additional” from his title. The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended his elevation to permanent judge status, clearing the path for a more anchored presence on the bench.
The decision was taken at a Collegium meeting held on April 15, with an official note confirming the approval of Justice Samanta’s appointment as a permanent judge.
Born on November 25, 1971, Justice Samanta has had nearly two years in the court’s corridors, and now steps into a more stable judicial role.
The Calcutta High Court, as of April 1, is dealing with a shortfall of judges—operating with only 45 of its sanctioned 72, leaving a gap of 27. The move to make Justice Samanta permanent offers a small but notable correction to the imbalance.
