The Supreme Court Collegium has reiterated its recommendation to appoint advocate Cheppudira Monnappa Poonacha as a judge of the Karnataka High Court..The decision to this effect was taken in a Collegium meeting held on February 1.The Supreme Court Collegium had first recommended the appointment of Poonacha as the judge of Karnataka High Court in October 2021.The file was returned by the Central government to the Collegium which chose to reiterate its recommendation..As on February 1, 2022, the Karnataka High Court is functioning with 45 judges as against its sanctioned strength of 62, a vacancy position of 17..[Read Collegium Statement].Follow Bar and Bench channel on WhatsAppDownload the Bar and Bench Mobile app for instant access to the latest legal news.
