Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of Calcutta HC elevated as Telangana HC Chief Justice

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended elevation of Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty of Calcutta High Court as Chief Justice of Telangana High Court. The Collegium, in a meeting held on Monday (October 27, 2026), also recommended elevation of Telangana High Court Acting Chief Justice P. Sam Koshy as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court.

Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty practiced as advocate for 22 years at the Calcutta High Court. He was elevated as Additional Judge of that High Court on January 29, 2013 and made permanent Judge on March 14, 2016.