Judges Amendment Bill 2026
Number of judges if supreme court increase::
The total maximum sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India increased to 38 judges (37 other judges plus the Chief Justice of India) following an amendment passed by Parliament in 2026.
Key Details :
Previous Strength: 34 total judges (33 plus the Chief Justice of India) set by the 2019 amendment. New Strength: 38 total judges (37 plus the Chief Justice of India) under the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Source : The Hindu