'Will Provide Relief to Poor, Remote Petitioners': Amit Shah After Cabinet Approves Bill to Increase SC Strength
The move would raise the court’s sanctioned strength to 38 and is aimed at improving efficiency and speeding up cases, the government said.
- On Tuesday, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved a proposal to increase the Supreme Court's strength from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice.
- Legislative history shows the Supreme Court's strength has grown periodically since the Act set the initial limit at 10 judges, with increases occurring in 1960, 1979, 1986, 2008, and 2019.
- Government officials will introduce the Amendment Bill to increase the number of judges by 4 from 33 to 37, excluding the CJI, with costs met from the Consolidated Fund.
- Parliament is expected to consider the legislation during the upcoming Monsoon Session, aiming to enhance the court's efficiency and ensure speedy justice.
- With four justices retiring this year, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant faces the task of making at least 9 recommendations to fill vacancies.
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'Will provide relief to poor, remote petitioners': Amit Shah after Cabinet approves bill to increase SC strength
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday noted that an amendment bill approved by the Union Cabinet to increase the strength of the Supreme Court will provide relief to poor and remote petitioners.
Cabinet Clears Proposal To Increase Supreme Court Strength From 34 To 38 Judges
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared a proposal to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said a bill will be brought in the next session of Parliament to raise the apex court's strength by four judges. The sanctioned strength of the top court is 34 judges, including the CJI. At present, the apex court has two vacancies. Once th…
Cabinet approves proposal to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (May 5) cleared a proposal to increase the strength of the Supreme Court from the present 34 judges to 38. At present, the Supreme Court has an approved strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India (CJI). Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at present, the apex court has 33 judges and the CJI. A Bill will be brought in the next session of Parliament to raise this strength by four. Once it is cleared b…
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