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Supreme Court Authorises Calcutta High Court to Request Judges from Jharkhand and Odisha
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🗓 31 Jul 2026, 12:19 PM
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The Supreme Court has granted the Calcutta High Court permission to requisition judges from Jharkhand and Odisha to alleviate a shortage of judicial resources.
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, authorized the Calcutta High Court to requisition judges from the states of Jharkhand and Odisha.
The decision, issued on a Thursday, is aimed at addressing the backlog of cases and the shortage of judges in the Calcutta jurisdiction. By allowing the High Court to request judicial officers from neighboring states, the Supreme Court seeks to streamline case disposal and reduce delays.
The move follows a series of petitions filed by the Calcutta High Court, which highlighted the growing caseload and the need for additional judicial support. The court’s approval is expected to expedite the transfer process and ensure that pending cases are heard in a timely manner.
Judges requisitioned under this order will serve in the Calcutta High Court for a specified period, after which they may return to their home states. The Supreme Court emphasized that the arrangement would be temporary and strictly for the purpose of relieving the judicial backlog.
The decision, issued on a Thursday, is aimed at addressing the backlog of cases and the shortage of judges in the Calcutta jurisdiction. By allowing the High Court to request judicial officers from neighboring states, the Supreme Court seeks to streamline case disposal and reduce delays.
The move follows a series of petitions filed by the Calcutta High Court, which highlighted the growing caseload and the need for additional judicial support. The court’s approval is expected to expedite the transfer process and ensure that pending cases are heard in a timely manner.
Judges requisitioned under this order will serve in the Calcutta High Court for a specified period, after which they may return to their home states. The Supreme Court emphasized that the arrangement would be temporary and strictly for the purpose of relieving the judicial backlog.