Lok Sabha clears bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges, without debate

Edited by: Karan Manral / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Aug 03, 2026, 15:22 IST

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The bill proposes to increase the number of Supreme Court judges from the present 33 to 37, excluding the CJI

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, which seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from the present 33 to 37 (excluding the Chief Justice of India).

Karan Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect peopleâs everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.