Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judges To 38
The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The legislation was cleared via voice vote without debate amidst opposition protests regarding NEET paper leaks and other political grievances.
Why it matters
Increasing the judicial strength of the Supreme Court is a significant administrative move intended to address the backlog of cases in India's highest court.
The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to replace an ordinance which increased the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including Chief Justice of India, without a debate as opposition members raised slogans against the NEET paper leaks and alleged theft of Ram temple donations.A statutory resolution moved by the opposition members denouncing the promulgation of the ordinance was also rejected by a voice vote.After a brief introductory remarks made by Union Law Minister Arjun…
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