Sudhir Singh made acting CJ of Patna HC

NEW DELHI: Justice Sudhir Singh of Patna high court was appointed as its acting Chief Justice on the retirement of Chief Justice Pavankumar Bhimappa Bajanthri on Wednesday. Through another notification of the law ministry, Justice Atul Sreedharan of Madhya Pradesh high court has been transferred to Allahabad high court.Earlier, Supreme Court collegium had recommended Justice Sreedharan’s transfer from MP HC to Chhattisgarh. However, the Centre sought reconsideration. At its meeting held on Oct 14, the SC collegium passed a resolution, which was posted on its website, stating “on reconsideration sought by govt, it resolved to recommend Justice Atul Sreedharan be transferred to Allahabad High Court”.