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  • Lok Sabha proposes bill to increase number of judges in Supreme CourtLok Sabha proposes bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court

    IndiaAug 5, 2019, 4:18 PM IST

    Lok Sabha proposes bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court

    In 1986, the strength of the apex court was increased to 25, excluding the CJI. Subsequently, the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2009 further augmented the strength of the court from 25 to 30. The Lok Sabha has now proposed a bill to increase the number of judges to 34, including the CJI