Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:39pm on 05 May 2026,Tuesday India
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. The new bill will raise the strength from 33 to 37 judges. The Chief Justice is not included in this count. The government said the move will help the court work faster. It aims to reduce pending cases and improve efficiency. Information Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it will ensure quicker justice. The extra cost will be paid from the Consolidated Fund of India. The number of judges has been increased many times since 1956. (PC: PTI)
