Cabinet clears bill for addition of four more Supreme Court judges
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Summary
The government said the increase was intended to enable the speedier disposal of cases, noting that more than 92,000 cases were currently pending before it
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Type Legislation
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
20 million central + state government employees
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right