Supreme Court gets 5 new judges; strength to go up to 37
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Why in news
The Centre cleared the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court, increasing its current strength to 37 following a Collegium recommendation.
Background
The Supreme Court's sanctioned strength was increased from 34 to 38 judges via an amendment to the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Ordinance, 2026. The five newly appointed judges include Chief Justices of the Punjab and Haryana, Bombay, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Courts, along with senior advocate V. Mohana.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was increased from 34 to 38 judges in 2026.
- PostJustice Sheel Nagu was appointed as a Supreme Court judge from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- PostJustice Shree Chandrashekhar was appointed from the Bombay High Court.
- PostJustice Sanjeev Sachdeva was appointed from the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
- PostJustice Arun Palli was appointed from the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
For Mains
Q. Examine the significance of increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court in ensuring the effective administration of justice in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial backlog: Addressing the mounting pendency of cases through expanded bench strength
- Collegium dynamics: Balancing executive oversight and judicial independence in the appointment process
- Institutional capacity: Aligning judicial infrastructure with the increasing volume of litigation
Keywords: Judicial Independence · Pendency of Cases · Collegium System · Judicial Infrastructure · Right to Speedy Trial
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