Five Judges Appointed To Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2026

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The Centre has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court after clearing the names recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium. The appointments will raise the working strength of the apex court and come at a time when judicial vacancies and case pendency remain major concerns. Five New

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President Approves Supreme Court Judge Increase

By BPN News Desk May 17, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Supreme Court Judge Strength Increased The approval follows the Union Cabinet’s earlier decision to expand the top court’s strength by four judges. The change will raise […]

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Gender Balance In Judiciary Still Incomplete: CJI

By BPN News Desk March 9, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has said gender balance in the judiciary remains an unfinished task, highlighting the low representation of women in the Supreme Court and high courts. Speaking at an event on International Women’s Day at the Supreme Court premises, he called for faster and more deliberate efforts to improve women’s participation […]

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44 Former Judges Defend CJI In Rohingya Remarks Row

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A group of 44 retired judges have issued a public statement supporting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant after criticism over his comments during a recent hearing on Rohingya migrants. The judges termed the backlash as a “motivated campaign” and said the remarks were being misrepresented. Judges Call Comments Misunderstood The statement explained that the […]