It considered the names of 25 advocates, who were recommended by High Courts for judgeship, but cleared 19 names out of them. Nine lawyers were recommended for Madras HC and five each for Calcutta and Karnataka HCs. "As he does not qualify the income criterion, the proposal for his elevation to the HC does not inspire confidence and is, therefore, rejected," the Collegium said. "The Collegium resolves to recommend that Smt. It rejected the names of two advocates for judgeship for Madras HC on the ground that they were above maximum age limit of 55 years.

Source: Times of India December 06, 2017 15:56 UTC