The 2026 Ordinance increased the Supreme Court's sanctioned judge strength from 34 to 38 to tackle a backlog of over 93,000 cases. However, experts argue systemic reforms like regional benches and litigation policies are needed over mere numerical expansion.
Click to View MoreThe Cabinet approved the Supreme Court Amendment Bill, 2026, raising judge strength from 33 to 37. This addresses India's massive 5.1 crore case backlog, though extensive systemic reforms remain completely vital for long-term efficiency
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