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Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate

India News | Latest India News Today & Real-time News from India, India Breaking News · 03 Aug 2026, 09:48

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. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanctioned strength was last increased in 2019.

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