Rajya Sabha Clears Bill to Raise Supreme Court Strength to 38

The Story in Brief

The Rajya Sabha passed by voice vote the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. It replaces an ordinance that raised the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill without debate on Monday. As a Money Bill, it was returned to the Lok Sabha after clearance by the Upper House.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the increase would help reduce pending cases and give the Chief Justice more flexibility to form Constitution Benches. He cited rising filings, growing pendency and the nine-judge Sabarimala bench. The report gives no appointment timeline or independent data on the likely impact.

The Indian Opinion

The higher sanctioned strength could support case disposal if the four posts are filled promptly and court facilities also expand. However, the available information does not show how much pendency will fall or when appointments will be made. Claims of a rapid improvement would be premature. Public assessment will require transparent timelines, staffing details and independent evidence after implementation.

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