Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran Appointed as Supreme Court Judge
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on January 16, 2025. |
| Administered By | Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna |
| Judicial Strength | Supreme Court now has 33 judges, one short of its sanctioned strength of 34. |
| Collegium Recommendation Date | January 7, 2025 |
| Reason for Recommendation | Absence of representation from Kerala High Court in the Supreme Court. |
| Prior Positions | Judge of Kerala High Court (appointed November 2011); Chief Justice of Patna High Court (2023). |
| Previous Recommendations | Recommended as Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court in December 2022 (recalled in February 2023). |
| Reason for Appointment as CJ Patna | Vacancy created due to Justice Sanjay Karol's elevation to the Supreme Court. |
| Tenure in Supreme Court | Until April 24, 2028 |