CJI Kant had written to the Union government in February this year seeking an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court, sources told Bar & Bench.
With President Droupadi Murmu promulgating the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 on Friday, the Supreme Court collegium is now set to begin consultations from May 18 for appointments to the newly created posts.
Sources said the CJI sought increase in the strength of the top court to help tackle pendency and enable the Court to constitute dedicated Constitution Benches more regularly.
CJI Kant had written to the Union government in February this year seeking an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court, sources told Bar & Bench.
With President Droupadi Murmu promulgating the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026 on Friday, the Supreme Court collegium is now set to begin consultations from May 18 for appointments to the newly created posts.
Sources said the CJI sought increase in the strength of the top court to help tackle pendency and enable the Court to constitute dedicated Constitution Benches more regularly.
