Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court judges hike bill, ignoring Opposition protests
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Why in news
The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, to increase the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38.
Background
The bill amends the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956. It increases the number of puisne (ordinary) judges from 33 to 37, bringing the total sanctioned strength (including the CJI) to 38.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillSupreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956: The primary legislation governing the strength of the apex court.
- FactSanctioned strength: Increased from 34 to 38 judges.
- FactPuisne judges: The number of ordinary judges is increased from 33 to 37.
- BodyLok Sabha: Passed the bill by voice vote on August 3, 2026.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of increasing the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court on judicial pendency and the quality of judicial deliberation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial pendency vs. quality of judgment
- Impact on judicial infrastructure
- Procedural scrutiny in legislative process
Keywords: Judicial Pendency · Sanctioned Strength · Puisne Judges · Legislative Procedure · Judicial Infrastructure
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