 "K M Joseph")
Ending a protracted stand-off with the judiciary, the government on Friday appointed Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K M Joseph as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India with effect from the date he assumes charge of office.
Earlier in the day, the central government had cleared the recommendation of the Supreme Court collegium to elevate Uttarakhand High Court Chief Justice K M Joseph to the top court.
Justice Joseph's name was recommended for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court by the collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on January 10.
On April 30,
