The Supreme Court of India sworn in five new judges on June 2, 2026
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The Supreme Court of India sworn in five new judges on June 2, 2026, to address a backlog of over 93,000 cases and facilitate regular Constitution Bench convenings.
Background
Five new judges were sworn in on June 2, 2026, bringing the total strength of the Supreme Court to 37. The appointments followed recommendations from the collegium headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTotal strength of the Supreme Court of India reached 37 after the latest appointments.
- FactThe Supreme Court currently has a backlog of over 93,000 cases.
- PostChief Justice Surya Kant headed the collegium that recommended the new judicial appointments.
- FactV.S. Mohana is the second woman to be elevated directly from the Bar to the Supreme Court.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Collegium system in ensuring judicial independence while addressing the challenges of case pendency in the Indian judiciary.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: High pendency of 93,000+ cases affecting the timely delivery of justice
- Judicial diversity: Significance of direct elevation of women from the Bar to the apex court
- Structural efficiency: Need for regular Constitution Bench convenings to resolve complex legal issues
Keywords: Judicial Independence · Collegium System · Case Pendency · Judicial Appointments · Constitutional Bench
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