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As reported by ANI, Cabinet has decided to introduce a bill that would increase the strength of the Judges in the Supreme Court from 30 to 33.<\/p>\n

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting said:<\/p>\n

“When there are so many matters pending in the Supreme Court, there is a need for more judges. Today, the Cabinet has taken a decision to increase the strength from 31 to 34 judges.<\/em><\/p>\n

Presently, the Bench is full. Now, three more judges will be sanctioned.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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[Source: ANI]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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