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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 Judge flags serious health impact of judicial workload; calls for attention to working conditions
In a candid and significant observation, Supreme Court Judge Justice N. Kotiswar Singh has highlighted that
22 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
Justice S.A. Dharmadhikari Sworn in as Chief Justice of Madras High Court
Justice Sushrut Arvind (S.A.) Dharmadhikari was sworn in as the Chief Justic
7 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
Central Government Notifies Appointment of Justice Lisa Gill as Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge
In a significant judicial development, the Central Government has notified the appointment of Justice Lisa Gill as a judge of
7 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to BNSS Provision on Appointment of Judicial Officers as Directors of Prosecution
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday dismissed a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of Sections 20(2)(a) and 20(2)(b) of the
24 Feb 2026 · Lexpedia
Advocate M. Balaji Appointed Additional Judge of Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Central Government has notified the appointment of Advocate M. Balaji (Balaji Medamalli) as an Additional Judge of the An
10 Feb 2026 · Lexpedia News
Punjab & Haryana High Court Seeks Response from Judicial Magistrate Over Bail Granted to Relative
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has sought a response from Judicial Magistrate 1st Class Vandana over allegations that she granted bail to an
8 Nov 2025 · Lexpedia
Supreme Court Seeks Response from Madhya Pradesh High Court on Retirement Age of Judicial Officers
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the State Government regarding the refusal to enhance the r
30 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia
SC Constitution Bench Overhauls Judicial Recruitment; Allows In-Service Judicial Officers To Compete For Direct District Judge Posts (Bar Quota)
In a landmark decision delivered by a five-judge Constitution Bench, the Supreme Court of India has redefined the eligibility criteria for the direct recruitment of District Judges. The Bench, led
9 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia News
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai Comments on Misinterpretation of Judicial Remarks on Social Media
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai today made a light-hearted remark highlighting how judicial comments are often misrepresented on social media platforms, leading to misunderstanding
8 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia
SC Sets Aside MP High Court Order on Civil Judge Exam Re-computation, Says Only Eligible Candidates Considered
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the June 2024 order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which had directed the re-computation of cut
24 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia
