Lok Sabha passes Supreme Court judges Bill without debate as Opposition protests continue

Lower House clears legislation to increase strength of judges in the top court from 34 to 38 amid disruptions by Opposition; Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, Indian Statistical Institute Bill introduced

A statutory resolution moved by the opposition members denouncing the promulgation of the ordinance was also rejected by a voice vote.

The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This bill seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges. The legislation will now be sent to the Rajya Sabha for its consideration. The government argues this increase will improve judicial efficiency and speed. The sanc

South Korea's opposition rallied after lawmakers approved a special counsel investigation into election authorities and the June ballot shortage.