The Central Government on Thursday cleared the appointment of next Chief Justices of the Bombay, the Orissa and the Meghalaya High Courts.
The notifications were issued four days after the Supreme Court collegium recommended their names for the elevations and transfer.
Justice Dipankar Datta, a judge from the Calcutta HC, has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
The Government has also transferred Chief Justice of Meghalaya High Court, Justice Mohammed Rafiq to the Orissa High Court.
In place of Chief Justice Rafiq, Justice Biswanath Somadder, who originally hails from Calcutta High Court, has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of the Meghalaya High Court.
Notification for Appointment of Justice Dipankar Datta
Notification for Appointment of Justice Mohammed Rafiq
Notification for Appointment of Justice Biswanath Somadder
