Lok Sabha approves bill to add four judges to India's Supreme Court
The lower house passed legislation to raise the sanctioned number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, not counting the chief justice.
On Monday, the Lok Sabha voted in favor of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. The proposal would expand the court's roster by four additional judges, while the chief justice's position remains unchanged. The measure cleared the chamber without any recorded debate. The amendment aims to address concerns over the court's workload and vacancy rates.
Why it matters
Adding judges could speed up case resolution and reduce backlog in India's top court.
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