India's Supreme Court gets five new judges, total strength rises to 37

The Indian government approved the appointment of five new judges to the Supreme Court on Monday. The Ministry of Justice confirmed the appointments, which were made on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Among the new judges are four High Court Chief Justices and lawyer V. Mohana, who becomes the first woman from the private sector to reach this position.

The appointment fills a large portion of the vacant positions at the court. With the five new judges, the Supreme Court reaches its full strength of 37 judges. This is a significant step for the functioning of the Indian judicial system, which is struggling with a large backlog of cases.

Swearing-in ceremony under Chief Justice Surya Kant

The new judges will be sworn in on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead the ceremony. The court registry has made special arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony and is coordinating with Supreme Court Security and the Central Public Works Department.

The expansion of the number of judges is an important step in addressing the ongoing challenges in the Indian judicial system. The Supreme Court is struggling with a massive backlog of millions of cases, and the additional judges are expected to help reduce case duration and improve the efficiency of the court.