2 months after Centre notified transfer to Kerala, President asks Madras HC judge to comply by 20 Dec

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has directed Justice J. Nisha Banu, who has not abided by the order of her transfer to Kerala High Court notified by the Centre nearly two months ago, to assume charge at the court on or before 20 December. The directive was issued through a notification dated 12 December, following consultation with Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant.

“The President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to direct Smt. Justice J. Nisha Banu, Judge, Madras High Court to assume charge of her office in the Kerala High Court on or before 20.12.2025,” the notification read.

The development comes against the backdrop of Justice Banu being on leave and seeking an extension till 20 December, following which CJI wrote to the President, prompti