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The Union Cabinet promulgated the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance 2026, increasing the court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice. Aimed at tackling mounting case pendency, this ordinance amends the 1956 Act under Article 123, ensuring faster justice delivery while awaiting formal parliamentary approval within six weeks.
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