NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has approved the proposal for appointment five advocates as judges in the Calcutta High Court.
In a meeting held on February 25, the collegium approved names of advocates — Smita Das De, Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, Md Talay Masood Siddiqui, Krishnaraj Thaker and Om Narayan Rai.
The Calcutta High Court is functioning with 43 judges against a sanctioned strength of 72. (AGENCIES)