CJI Surya Kant administers oath to three new judges, judges count now 37 in Supreme Court
Chief Justice Surya Kant swore in three additional judges to the Supreme Court, bringing the current roster to 37 members. The court’s authorized strength is 38, a figure that was raised from 34 after the Supreme Court Amendment Act of 2026. The new appointments, as part of ongoing efforts to fill vacancies, move the bench closer to its full complement.