SC Collegium rejects requests of 3 HC judges against their transfers

The Supreme Court Collegium headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud has reiterated its recommendation to transfer three High Court judges while rejecting their representations against the move after a “thoughtful consideration”. On July 5, the SC Collegium had proposed transfer of Justice Gaurang Kanth of the Delhi High Court to the Calcutta High Court for better administration of justice. However, Justice Kanth requested for his transfer to the High Court of Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan or any other neighbouring state. Similarly, Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh of the Allahabad High Court was proposed to be transferred to the Kerala High Court by the Collegium. Justice Singh, however, has requested for transfer to nearby states such as Delhi, Punjab & Haryana, Madhya Pradesh or Rajasthan. Justice Manoj Bajaj, was proposed to be transferred to the Allahabad High Court. However, he requested the top court Collegium to continue him to function at Punjab & Haryana High Court.