Collegium Recommends Elevation of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as Jharkhand High Court Chief Justice: A Step Toward Judicial Strengthening
Collegium Recommends Elevation In a significant development in India’s judicial landscape, the Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan as the Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. This recommendation marks not just a routine appointment but reflects the nuanced decision-making of the Collegium system, which aims to ensure judicial efficiency, balance, and seniority across high courts in the country. Who is Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan? Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan is currently serving as a senior judge in the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Born on January 9, 1964, Justice Chauhan enrolled as an advocate in 1989 and practiced in constitutional, civil, criminal, and tax matters before being elevated as a judge in 2014. Known for his deep legal acumen and a series of landmark judgments, Justice Chauhan has developed a reputation for upholding constitutional values and judicial discipline. Why Jharkhand? The position o...