Indian Supreme Court Judge Count to Increase to 38
Summary
The Indian Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength will rise from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice, after a bill passed without discussion in the Lok Sabha. The measure replaces the May 2026 ordinance and increases the number of judges excluding the Chief Justice from 33 to 37.
Key Points
- The Indian Supreme Court’s judge count will increase from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice.
- The bill to expand the court’s sanctioned strength passed without discussion in the Lok Sabha.
- The new law will replace the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 issued in May 2026.
