Parliament clears Bill to increase number of judges in Supreme Court
Opposition members walked out before the voting on the Bill; will pendency in SC cleared because of appointment of four judges, asks Congress MP and senior lawyer Vivek Tankha
The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, despite opposition members walking out before the voting. The Bill, a Money Bill, increases the number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 37. It replaces an Ordinance issued by the government in May. Critics questioned the "hurry" for bringing the Ordinance, asking if it was enough to address the issue of pending cases.
The Opposition raised concerns about women's representation, caste disparities, and suggested structural changes in the judicial system. The Minister of State for Law and Justice acknowledged the move to improve judicial efficiency and reduce pending cases.
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