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Rajya Sabha clears bill raising SC judges to 38
NDTV··6 Aug
On August 5, the Rajya Sabha approved by voice vote a bill raising Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice. The bill replaces an ordinance and returns to the Lok Sabha after the Lower House passed it on August 3. MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal linked the increase to judicial reforms and case pendency.
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What It Means For You
- Litigants waiting on Supreme Court matters may eventually see more bench capacity if appointments fill the higher strength.
- Citizens following judicial reform can treat the rise from 34 to 38 judges, including the CJI, as a structural capacity change.
- Anyone tracking Parliament can note the Rajya Sabha voice vote followed Lok Sabha passage on August 3.
What's Happening
- On August 5, the Rajya Sabha approved by voice vote a bill raising Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India.
- The bill replaces an ordinance and was returned to the Lok Sabha; the Lower House had passed it on August 3.
- MoS Arjun Ram Meghwal linked the move to judicial reforms and pendency.
Why Expanding The Supreme Court Matters For Cases
- Raising sanctioned strength creates room for more benches only when vacancies are filled and listing keeps pace.
- Replacing an ordinance with legislation puts the increase on a clearer parliamentary footing.
- Pendency arguments often drive capacity reforms, but outcomes depend on appointments and case management together.
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