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Union Cabinet Approves Increase in Supreme Court Judge Strength

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05 May 2026

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has given its nod to introduce the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill aims to raise the number of Judges in the Supreme Court of India from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. The amendment is expected to boost the court's efficiency and expedite the process of delivering justice. The financial requirements for salaries and facilities will be covered by the Consolidated Fund of India.

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Union Cabinet Approves Increase in Supreme Court Judge Strength

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned the introduction of The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, aimed at increasing the number of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. This legislation seeks to improve the court'

130th ETF Meeting Evaluates Enforcement Actions in Delhi-NCR

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Cabinet Approves Railway Projects Across Six States

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Union Cabinet Approves Increase in Supreme Court Judge Strength

130th ETF Meeting Evaluates Enforcement Actions in Delhi-NCR

Department of Financial Services Approves Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks

Cabinet Approves Railway Projects Across Six States