Why has Parliament increased the number of Supreme Court judges? | Explained

This is the first increase in the court’s strength since 2019, when Parliament raised the sanctioned strength from 31 to 34 judges

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