The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has put forward the name of Justice K. Vinod Chandran, the Chief Justice of Patna High Court, for a position on the country’s highest court. This recommendation, made on January 7, 2025, comes after Justice Chandran’s extensive judicial career, which began in 2011 when he was appointed a Judge of the Kerala High Court. In 2023, he ascended to the role of Chief Justice at Patna High Court, where he has served with distinction.
Justice Chandran’s 11-year tenure as a High Court Judge, coupled with his more than a year as Chief Justice, has afforded him vast experience across multiple legal fields. His leadership and legal expertise have positioned him as a prominent figure within India’s judiciary. Notably, he ranks 13th in the all-India seniority list of High Court Judges, and holds the top spot among Judges from Kerala.
The Collegium’s recommendation is further underscored by the need for representation from the Kerala High Court in the Supreme Court. Should the Ministry of Law and Justice approve his nomination, the Supreme Court will reach its full complement of 34 Judges.
