NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium on Friday recommended the appointment of Calcutta High Court judge Justice Sujoy Paul as the Chief Justice.
"The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 09th January, 2026, has recommended appointment of Shri Justice Sujoy Paul, Judge, High Court at Calcutta (PHC: Madhya Pradesh) as Chief Justice, High Court at Calcutta, " said a statement uploaded on the website of the apex court.
Justice Paul was appointed as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court on July 18, 2025 and has been serving as the Acting Chief Justice there since October 2025.
Originally a judge of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, he was transferred to the Telangana High Court in March 2024.