The Supreme Court of India has reached a historic milestone after five new judges were sworn in, taking its working strength to 37 — the highest in the court’s history. The oath ceremony was conducted by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant following the Centre’s decision to increase the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 judges.
The Centre is examining judicial appointment systems followed in various countries, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has said. In an interview, Meghwal clarified that no formal mechanism has been established for the study,
