The Supreme Court Collegium recommended for the appointment of Justice Alexander Thomas as the Acting Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, while following the appointment made of Chief Justice S.V. Bhatti as the Judge of the Supreme Court of India.
Last week, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended for the elevation of Chief Justice Bhatti. Therefore, the Central Government notified for the appointment of him as the judge of the Apex Court.
Justice Alexander Thomas, who presently being the senior-most judge of the Kerala High Court.
Therefore, Justice Alexander Thomas is set to perform the duties of the office of the Chief Justice with come into effect from July 15, 2023.
