Bill to increase Supreme Court judges passed by Lok Sabha without debate; House adjourned for day
Opposition members raised slogans against the NEET paper leaks and the embezzlement of Ram temple donations
The Lok Sabha passed a bill on August 3, 2026, to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court without any discussion, as protests by opposition members continued to disrupt proceedings. The bill, which replaces an earlier ordinance, raises the sanctioned strength of the court from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice. This move aims to tackle the growing backlog of cases, with over 92,000 pending as of January 1.
The bill was passed by voice vote due to ongoing protests. Meanwhile, two other bills were introduced amid the disruptions: the Indian Statistical Institute Bill and the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill. The Indian Statistical Institute Bill seeks to make the institute a statutory body corporate, while the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill allows electronic records to be used as evidence in courts.
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