In its resolution, the Collegium had noted that Justice Bhatti is the senior-most Judge from the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and is presently functioning, on transfer, as the senior most judge of the Kerala High Court.
The Collegium further noted that Justice Bhatti’s experience as a senior puisne judge in two High Courts would be useful for him in dispensing justice as Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala.
Moreover, there is no judge of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh serving as Chief Justice of any High Court, the Collegium further had said.
“Having regard to all relevant factors, the Collegium is of the considered view that Mr Justice S V Bhatti is fit and suitable in all respects to be appointed as Chief Justice of the High Court of Kerala,” the Collegium resolution stated.
Source: Barandbench
