Published on : 12 Dec 2025, 12:13 pm 3 min read

Justice Nisha Banu' s delay in assuming office at Kerala High Court following her transfer from Madras High Court in October has led a question in the Lok Sabha.

Central government had notified Justice Banu's transfer on October 14. However, she is yet to take charge as a judge of the Kerala High Court even after about two months.

According to media reports, Justice Banu's failure to assume office at Kerala High Court has led to a disquiet among the Bar members. In response to a story about the Bar's reaction , the judge had told The Hindu that she has applied for leave.

She also revealed that she had sought reconsideration of her transfer.

" When approached for her reaction, Justice Banu said, she had submitted an earned le

See Full Page