Times of India·1 min read·medium
Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate
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KARAN MANRAL✦AI Summary
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to increase the sanctioned number of Supreme Court judges to improve judicial efficiency. The legislation now moves to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration.
Why it matters
Increasing judicial capacity is a critical step in addressing the massive backlog of cases within the Indian legal system.
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.
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