NationalMonday, 1 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with 5 new judges in June 2026
The Law Ministry issued notifications on June 1, 2026 appointing 5 judges to the Supreme Court, taking its sanctioned strength to 37.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 1, 2026, the Law Ministry issued notifications appointing 5 judges to the Supreme Court of India, raising its strength to 37.
Key specifics
- Law Ministry notifications were issued on Monday, June 1, 2026.
- 5 judges were appointed to the Supreme Court of India.
- The Supreme Court strength will go up to 37.
- The appointments were reported in The Hindu - National.
- This is a judiciary-related national news item with direct exam value.
Exam lens
Polity and judiciary MCQ angle: Supreme Court appointments, Law Ministry notification, sanctioned strength 37, date June 1, 2026. TNPSC may ask the number of judges appointed or the revised strength of the apex court.