Rajya Sabha passed Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024 on August 9, 2024
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Rajya Sabha clears Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges
The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 50 (including the Chief Justice of India). This addresses the massive pendency of over 82,000 cases and aligns with the Law Commission's 245th Report recommendations. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified no special session is planned for the Women's Reservation Bill or delimitation exercise. The Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on the electoral bonds donation row, highlighting ongoing political tensions over transparency in political funding.
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Supreme Court judge strength increased from 34 to 50 (including CJI) — first hike since 2019
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated no proposal for Special Session on Women's Reservation Bill or delimitation
Congress demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's statement and debate on electoral bonds donation controversy
Bill aims to reduce case pendency exceeding 82,000 cases as per Law Commission's 245th Report recommendation
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