New Delhi, March 10 -- The Central Government, through the Ministry of Law and Justice, on Monday notified the appointment of Justice Joymalya Bagchi of the Calcutta High Court as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, on social media platform X, stated, "In exercise of the power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint Justice Joymalya Bagchi to the Supreme Court of India."

Last week, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended Justice Joymlya Bagchi's name for appointment to the top court.

Now, notification has been issued that Justice Bagchi would be in line to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2031, following t...