Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha

Exam-focused facts from the 22 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha.
The Bill seeks to increase the strength of Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India, making the total strength 38.
The Bill was introduced on the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and will replace an ordinance promulgated in May 2026.
A statutory resolution disapproving the ordinance was also admitted in the Lok Sabha as a procedural step by the Opposition.