Ordinance Issued to Increase Supreme Court Judges by Four
President approves ordinance to raise the number of Supreme Court judges to 34.
Source: Economic TimesThe President of India has approved an ordinance to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court by four. This raises the total strength of the Supreme Court from 31 to 34, including the Chief Justice of India. The move aims to address the increasing backlog of cases and ensure faster delivery of justice. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, allows for changes in the sanctioned strength of judges. This increase is a significant step towards improving judicial efficiency and reducing the burden on the existing judges.
- The ordinance increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 34 (including the Chief Justice of India).
- The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, governs the strength of judges in the apex court.
- The last increase in the number of Supreme Court judges was in 2009, when it was raised from 26 to 31.
- The Chief Justice of India had previously written to the Prime Minister requesting an increase in judicial strength.
- The move is intended to help clear the large number of pending cases in the Supreme Court.
The highest judicial court and the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. It consists of the Chief Justice of India and a maximum of 33 other judges. It has original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction.
A temporary law issued by the President of India when Parliament is not in session. It has the same force as an Act of Parliament but must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.
The head of the Indian judiciary and the Supreme Court of India. The CJI is appointed by the President and holds office until the age of 65. The CJI presides over the court's proceedings and allocates cases.
Exams frequently ask about the composition of the Supreme Court, the process of increasing judge strength, and related constitutional articles.
Remember 'SC 34' for the new Supreme Court judge strength. 'SC' for Supreme Court, '34' for the number of judges.