Amaravati, August 26, 2025:
The Andhra Pradesh High Court is set to welcome three new judges following a major transfer order issued by the Supreme Court Collegium. This comes as part of a nationwide judicial reshuffle that impacts 14 High Courts across India.
According to official notifications, the Collegium has recommended the transfer of several judges from Gujarat, Allahabad, and Calcutta High Courts to Andhra Pradesh. The decision is seen as an important step to ensure balanced distribution of judicial resources across states.
Judges Transferred to Andhra Pradesh High Court
The three judges who will soon take charge in Amaravati are:
- Justice Manavendranath Roy
- Justice D. Ramesh
- Justice Subendu Samanta
They previously served in different High Courts and were earlier associated with the Andhra Pradesh High Court before their earlier transfers. With this decision, they are returning to serve in the state judiciary once again.
Supreme Court Collegium’s Key Move
The *Supreme Court Collegium, headed by the Chief Justice of India, has recently undertaken a major reshuffle to streamline judicial functioning. In its latest move, *14 High Court judges across multiple states have been transferred. This is a routine exercise aimed at maintaining efficiency, impartiality, and smooth judicial administration.
Significance for Andhra Pradesh
The appointment of new judges is expected to ease the growing case burden on the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Legal experts believe that the inclusion of experienced judges will help in speeding up pending cases, especially in matters related to public interest litigations and state-level governance disputes.
The three judges are scheduled to assume office within the next two days, strengthening the High Court bench in Amaravati.
Key Highlights:
- Three judges transferred to Andhra Pradesh High Court.
- Part of a larger move involving 14 High Courts across India.
- Justices Manavendranath Roy, D. Ramesh, and Subendu Samanta to take charge.
- Transfers aimed at balancing judicial workload and ensuring smooth functioning.