Indian Parliament Passes Bill to Increase Supreme Court Judges to 38
The Indian Parliament has passed a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 38, with the Rajya Sabha clearing the legislation by voice vote. The government chose the Money Bill route for this change, a decision that is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
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Rajya Sabha passes by voice vote bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength
The Rajya Sabha approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. This legislation replaces an ordinance that raised the sanctioned strength to thirty-eight judges. The bill's passage aims to expedite case disposal and enhance judicial efficiency. It will also provide the Chief Justice greater flexibility in forming constitution benches. India anticipates its first woman Chief Justice in the near future.
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Read full article →Money Bill route pending before Supreme Court, Government chooses it to raise strength of judges
By Apurva Vishwanath
Read full article →After Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Clears Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judges To 38
The Upper House cleared the bill and returned it to the Lok Sabha, it being a Money Bill.
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