SC recommends transfer of MP HC's Justice Dharmadhikari to Kerala

IANS April 7, 2025 226 views

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transferring Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari from the Madhya Pradesh High Court to the Kerala High Court. This recommendation follows a series of meetings held in March 2025, adhering to the established Memorandum of Procedure for judicial transfers. Justice Dharmadhikari, born in Raipur, has extensive legal experience spanning 24 years in civil, criminal, and constitutional law. The transfer process involves consultations with the Chief Justice of India and senior Supreme Court judges to ensure a smooth judicial transition.

"The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended transfer of Mr. Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari" - Supreme Court Statement
SC recommends transfer of MP HC's Justice Dharmadhikari to Kerala
New Delhi, April 7: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended that the Centre transfer Madhya Pradesh High Court judge, Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, to the Kerala High Court.

Key Points

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Supreme Court Collegium follows Memorandum of Procedure for judicial transfers

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Justice Dharmadhikari has 24 years legal experience

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Transfer involves consultation with senior Supreme Court judges

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Judicial transfer strengthens inter-state judicial system

"The Supreme Court Collegium in its meetings held on 20th March 2025, 24th March 2025 and 03rd April 2025 has recommended transfer of Mr. Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, Judge, High Court of Madhya Pradesh, to the High Court of Kerala," said a statement uploaded on the website of the apex court on Monday.

As per the existing Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), the proposal for transfer of high court judges is initiated by the Chief Justice of India in consultation with four senior-most puisne judges of the Supreme Court, commonly known as the Collegium.

The MoP further provides that the CJI is also expected to take into account the views of the Chief Justice of the High Court from which the judge is to be transferred, as also the Chief Justice of the High Court to which the transfer is to be effected, besides taking into account the views of one or more Supreme Court judges who are in a position to offer views.

Born on July 9, 1966, at Raipur, Justice Dharmadhikari was appointed as an additional judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court in April 2016. He took oath as a permanent judge on March 17, 2018. Before his elevation to the bench, he practiced in civil, criminal, and constitutional branches of law as an advocate for 24 years in the MP High Court.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Interesting move! Justice Dharmadhikari has extensive experience in multiple legal branches. Kerala HC will benefit from his expertise. 👏
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Rahul M.
I wonder what prompted this transfer after nearly 7 years in MP HC. The article doesn't mention any specific reason - would be good to know more details.
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Anjali S.
The transfer process seems quite thorough with multiple consultations. Hope this brings fresh perspective to Kerala's judiciary system!
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Vikram P.
While transfers are normal, I'm concerned about judges having to constantly relocate. Doesn't this affect their ability to serve effectively? The system could use some reforms.
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Sunita R.
His 24 years of practice before becoming judge shows solid ground-level experience. Kerala is lucky to get him! 🌟
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Karan J.
The collegium system needs more transparency. These decisions affect millions but we only hear about them after they're made.

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