President Orders Justice J. Nisha Bano to Join Kerala HC by Dec 20 After Transfer Delay

• Justice Nisha Bano of Madras High Court has not joined Kerala High Court despite a transfer order issued over two months ago.
• President Droupadi Murmu, through the Law Ministry, issued a strict directive for Justice Bano to join the Kerala High Court by December 20.
• Justice Bano cited her son's wedding and a request for reconsideration as reasons for the delay in her transfer.
• Her continued work at Madras HC after the transfer order caused controversy and concern, and the issue was raised in Parliament.
• The President's directive emphasizes the mandatory compliance with transfer orders for judges.

Why It Matters: President's strict order to Justice Nisha Bano reinforces judicial transfer compliance.