Cabinet nod for four more SC judges
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Summary
The Union cabinet approved increasing Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 to address case backlog, enabling speedier justice amid 92,000 pending cases.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
20 million central + state government employees
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right