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Lok Sabha Passes Bill to Increase Supreme Court Judges to 38
India's Lok Sabha has passed a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 38, despite ongoing disruptions from the opposition. The bill was cleared without debate in the lower house of parliament.
3 Aug, 09:48 — 3 Aug, 10:07
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual13h ago
Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanctioned strength was last increased in 2019.
By KARAN MANRAL
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Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judges To 38
A statutory resolution moved by the opposition members denouncing the promulgation of the ordinance was also rejected by a voice vote.
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First report: Times of India · 3 Aug, 09:48|Full coverage: 3 · 6h|Window: 6h
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