Supreme Court Collegium proposes second woman as apex court judge in 2026

Supreme Court Collegium proposes second woman as apex court judge in 2026

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended Sunita Agarwal, the Gujarat High Court Chief Justice, for appointment as a Supreme Court judge. This marks the second nomination of a woman to the bench in 2026, following Justice V. Mohana’s direct elevation from the Bar. The move reflects the collegium’s continued focus on gender diversity at the apex court.