To what number did the Union Cabinet in May 2026 approve increasing the strength of the Supreme Court of India?

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The correct answer is Option D: 38. The Union Cabinet approved increasing the strength of the Supreme Court of India from 34 to 38 judges on 5 May 2026. The proposal will be implemented through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 amending the 1956 Act. The increase adds four additional judges to address rising case backlog and improve judicial efficiency. The Supreme Court currently consists of the Chief Justice of India and other judges as prescribed by Parliament under Article 124(1). Article 124(1) empowers Parliament to determine the number of Supreme Court judges by law. The original Constitution allowed up to 7 judges (excluding the Chief Justice), later expanded through amendments. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 initially fixed the strength at 10 judges excluding the Chief Justice. The judge strength has increased progressively: 13 (1960), 17 (1977), 25 (1986), 30 (2008), and 33 (2019). The proposed increase aims to enable faster case disposal, quicker bench formation, and reduced workload pressure. Expenditure on additional judges is charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. The Consolidated Fund of India includes all government revenues, loans, and loan repayments and funds judicial expenditure.

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35

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36

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37

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To what number did the Union Cabinet in May 2026 approve increasing the strength of the Supreme Court of India?

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