May 13, 2019:
The resolution was passed in view of the impending retirement of current Chief Justice Rajendra Menon in June this year.
SC Collegium observed that Office of the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court would be falling vacant very shortly, consequent upon retirement of Mr. Justice Rajendra Menon, Chief Justice of that High Court.
Therefore, appointment to that office is required to be made
A Collegium resolution passed to this effect on May 10 states,
“Mr. Justice D.N. Patel is a senior puisne Judge from Gujarat High Court and at present is functioning, on transfer, in Jharkhand High Court.
Having regard to all relevant factors, the Collegium is of the considered view that Mr. Justice D.N. Patel is suitable in all respects for being appointed as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. The Collegium resolves to recommend accordingly.”
The resolution was passed in view of the impending retirement of current Chief Justice Rajendra Menon in June this year.
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