New Delhi: In a significant move aimed at bolstering India’s judicial system, President Droupadi Murmu has approved the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court following recommendations made by the Supreme Court Collegium and consultations with the Chief Justice of India.
Announcing the development, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the appointments were made after due consultation with the Chief Justice, marking one of the largest single inductions to the apex court in recent years.
The newly elevated judges include Justice Sheel Nagu, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court; Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court; Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh High Court; and Justice Arun Palli, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Senior Advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana has also been appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Gets Five New Judges as President Approves Appointments
Vide Notifications of even number dated 01.06.2026, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of Article 124 of the Constitution of India, the Hon’ble President of India is pleased to appoint
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The appointments are expected to enhance the court’s capacity to handle an ever-growing caseload and expedite the disposal of pending matters. With the induction of the five judges, the Supreme Court’s working strength has risen to 37 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
The development comes shortly after the Centre expanded the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court through an ordinance, increasing the number of judges to address mounting judicial backlogs and improve the efficiency of justice delivery.
Legal experts view the appointments as a crucial step toward strengthening the country’s highest judicial institution, ensuring broader representation from various High Courts while reinforcing public confidence in the justice system.
