Stakeholders addressed a developing story on June 2, 2026 as stakeholders were tracking a development that drew same-day news attention. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five new Supreme Court judges on June 2, 2026.
Authorities also said the appointees are Justices Sheel Nagu, Shree Chandrashekhar, Sanjeev Sachdeva, Arun Palli and senior advocate V Mohana. The court’s working strength rose to 37 judges against a sanctioned strength of 38 after the May 2026 ordinance increasing judge posts.
Related briefings added that the Union government cleared the collegium recommendations made on May 22 and May 27. Mohana’s elevation raises the number of women judges on the apex court bench to two.
The matter remains under active review according to published timelines.
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