On June 1, 2026, published accounts described how five new Supreme Court judges were appointed to expand bench strength. Five new judges were appointed to the Supreme Court of India, raising its working strength toward 37.
Authorities also said the appointments were announced amid June 1 coverage of judicial and executive developments.
Further context from the day indicated the collegium’s recommendations aim to reduce pending caseloads across constitutional and civil matters.
Related filings and briefings added that new judges are expected to take oath in formal ceremonies at the Supreme Court building.
Parallel announcements clarified that the Supreme Court collegium’s recommendations were notified through the law ministry channel.
Subsequent updates explained that a larger bench strength is intended to address pendency exceeding tens of thousands of matters.
Next procedural dates were not immediately revised in the initial statements.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-usa-war-peace-deal-donald-trump-israel-attacks-lebanon-hezbollah-june-1-2026/article71046810.ece