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 Supreme Court constituted a high-powered committee seeking ₹50,000 crore to modernize India's judicial infrastructure. This digital transformation leverages e-Courts Phase III, to eliminate pendency, bridge the digital divide, and ensure transparent justice delivery.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court of India launched the "One Case One Data" initiative to unify judicial records across all court levels and the "Su Sahay" AI chatbot to assist citizens with e-services, enhancing transparency, accessibility, and case management efficiency.
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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