The Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) has written to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and the Supreme Court collegium expressing concerns over the recent spate of transfers of judges in and out of the Delhi High Court. .In a letter dated September 1, DHCBA has said that these transfers have generated unease among lawyers practicing before the Delhi High Court as well as the institution itself.The DHCBA has called for greater transparency and consultation when it comes to appointment and transfer of judges."The transfers of several judges from this court to other jurisdictions have generated unease, not only within the institution but also amongst the members of the bar. Judges who have risen through the ranks of the Bar, carry with them an invaluable understanding of the pulse of the city and its courts, and the recent transfers underscore how essential judicial continuity is, and how deeply the Bar values judges who have journeyed alongside it over the decades.".It stated that there is now a prevalent perception that the members of the Delhi High Court Bar are being overlooked for elevation to the Delhi High Court. "The recent spate of transfers has further exacerbated the situation where there is a widening gap between the Judges who adorn our bench and the lived experience of litigants in the local context of our city," it said. The DHCBA highlighted that nearly one-third of the judges in the Delhi High Court today are from other jurisdictions. "We humbly submit that such perceptions, if left unaddressed, risk eroding the morale of the Bar as well as diminishing faith in the established processes of judicial elevation and transfer. The Delhi High Court, as the custodian of justice in the Capital, requires stability, continuity, and the confidence of both the Bench and the Bar to discharge its duties effectively.".The Supreme Court Collegium had last week recommended the transfer of two Delhi High Court judges - Justices Tara Vitasta Ganju and Arun Monga to the Calcutta and Rajasthan High Courts, respectively. Notably, Justice Monga's transfer was ordered barely a month after he assumed office in Delhi. In July 2025, six justices from various High Courts across the country, including Justice Monga, had taken oath as Delhi High Court judges. .[Read DHCBA Letter]
