Summary:
Notably, Justice Patel, on transfer, is presently serving in the Jharkhand High Court, whereas Justice Kureshi is serving in the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court collegium has resolved to elevate two judges belonging to the Gujarat High Court—Justice DN Patel and Justice Akil Kureshi—as chief justices of Delhi and Madhya Pradesh High Court, respectively. Notably, Justice Kureshi's transfer to Bombay High Court had become a major controversy, with the Gujarat High Court Advocates' Association launching an indefinite-strike demanding a recall of the transfer order. The resolution reads: "Justice Akil Kureshi is the senior-most Judge from Gujarat High Court and at present is functioning, on transfer, in Bombay High Court. The resolution reads: "Justice DN Patel is a senior puisne judge from Gujarat High Court and at present is functioning, on transfer, in Jharkhand High Court..