The table below summarizes the operational realities across India's 25 High Courts following the latest collegium meeting, highlighting the distribution of confirmed recommendations, interim leadership, and outstanding vacancies.
| Category | Current Count | Administrative Status (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Authorized High Courts | 25 | Constitutional framework across all states and union territories. |
| Courts with Permanent Chief Justices | 18 | Fully functional administrative and roster-setting leadership. |
| Courts Led by Acting Chief Justices | 7 | Operating under interim appointments under Article 223. |
| Fresh Names Recommended by Collegium | 4 | Transmitted to the Union Law Ministry for formal processing. |
| Remaining Unfilled CJ Vacancies | 3 | Subject to future collegium rounds and consensus-building. |
