A bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge strength was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This move aims to address the significant backlog of pending cases in the apex court. The government believes enhanced strength offers a viable solution for judicial efficiency. An ordinance had previously raised the sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges. This legislative action requires a simple majority for its successful passage.

A bill proposing to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, replacing an earlier ordinance, was introduced in Lok Sabha on July 20, 2026.

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