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Union Cabinet Approves Bill To Increase Supreme Court Judges Strength To 38
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s judiciary, the Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to increase the sanctioned strength of judges
6 May 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment of 10 Advocates as Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of ten advocate
5 May 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends New Chief Justices for High Courts
The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended several important appointments, reinforcing leadership in India’s High Courts.
12 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Upholds Merit-Based Inclusion of Reserved Category Candidates in Open Category
The Supreme Court has upheld a Rajasthan High Court judgment directing that candidates belonging to reserved categories who secure marks h
6 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Collegium Clears Two Judicial Officers for Elevation to Punjab & Haryana High Court
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, has approved the elevation of two judicial officers as J
18 Dec 2025 · Lexpedia

Justice Vikram Nath Nominated as Executive Chairperson of NALSA
The President of India has nominated Justice Vikram Nath of the Supreme Court of India as the Executive Chairperson of the National Legal
24 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Justice Surya Kant Sworn In as the 53rd Chief Justice of India
Justice Surya Kant today took oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. President Droupadi Mur
24 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Declares Full and Equal Pension for All Retired High Court Judges
Background The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of widespread concerns regarding disparities in pension benefits paid to retired High Court judges across India. Over
5 Jun 2025 · Lexpedia
