The Supreme Court Collegium on Thursday recommended the elevation of Advocate M Balaji as a judge of the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

A statement issued by the Collegium to this effect states,

"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 28th January, 2026 has approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Balaji Medamalli @ M. Balaji, Advocate as a Judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh."

The Andhra Pradesh High Court presently has 32 judges against a sanctioned strength of 37 judges. If Advocate Balaji's appointment to the High Court is cleared, the working strength will rise to 33 judges.

[Read Collegium Statement]