President appoints Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court to the Supreme Court, where he is set to become the Chief Justice of India on May 26, 2031. This appointment marks the second instance in 40 years of a judge from Calcutta HC ascending to the top post, following in the footsteps of Justice Altamas Kabir. Justice Bagchi's elevation to the apex court is a significant development in the Indian judiciary landscape.