India's Supreme Court to Expand Judge Strength to 38
Union Cabinet clears Bill to expand Supreme Court strength to 38
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The Union Cabinet of India has approved a proposal to increase the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice. This move aims to enhance the court's efficiency in managing its caseload and delivering justice more swiftly.
- 01The Supreme Court's strength will increase from 34 to 38 judges.
- 02The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 will be introduced in Parliament.
- 03This expansion aims to improve the efficiency of the judicial system.
- 04The Supreme Court's judge strength has increased several times since its inception in 1950.
- 05Judges currently sit in smaller benches to handle cases.
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On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet of India approved a proposal to expand the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The government plans to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to facilitate this increase. The amendment is intended to enhance the court's ability to manage its growing caseload and ensure quicker justice delivery. Since its establishment in 1950, the Supreme Court's composition has evolved from an initial strength of eight judges to the current 34, with previous increments occurring in 1956, 1960, 1978, 1986, 2009, and 2019. Currently, the judges work in smaller benches and convene in larger groups for significant constitutional matters.
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The increase in judges is expected to reduce backlog and expedite justice delivery, benefiting litigants and the legal system in India.
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