Centre clears appointment of five new Supreme Court judges, raising strength to 37
The Centre has approved the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court, increasing its working strength to 37, just shy of the revised sanctioned strength of 38. These appointments follow the Collegium's recommendation on May 27, 2026. The new judges include Chief Justices from various High Courts and a senior advocate. This development comes after the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was increased from 34 to 38 judges through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, earlier in May. Currently, Justice B.V. Nagarathna is the only woman judge in the Supreme Court.
Key Points
- The Centre approved the appointment of five new Supreme Court judges, bringing the working strength to 37.
- The appointments were made under Article 124(2) of the Constitution, following the Collegium's recommendation.
- The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court was recently increased from 34 to 38 judges via an Amendment Ordinance in May 2026.
- The new appointees include Chief Justices of High Courts and a senior advocate, V. Mohana.
- Justice B.V. Nagarathna is currently the sole woman judge in the Supreme Court.
Exam Facts
- Supreme Court's working strength rises to 37.
- Revised sanctioned strength of Supreme Court is 38.
- Appointments made under Article 124(2) of the Constitution.
- The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, increased sanctioned strength from 34 to 38.
- Appointments followed Collegium's recommendation on May 27, 2026.
- V. Mohana is one of the new appointees.
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