Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Lok Sabha to Debate SC Judges Bill
The Lok Sabha is going to talk about a bill that wants to add more judges to the Supreme Court.
The government says this will help with too many cases waiting.
But the opposition parties don't like how the bill was introduced and want to discuss other important issues like a big exam leak and money problems at a temple trust.
They even want the education minister to step down.
Both sides will argue their points in Parliament.
Lok Sabha to debate the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 on Tuesday.
Bill introduced by Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Opposition to move a resolution disapproving the related ordinance.
Opposition parties demand resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG paper leak and Ram Mandir Trust issues.
Monsoon Session of Parliament continues till August 13, 2026.
- Who
- Lok Sabha, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Opposition parties
- What
- Debate on the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- Tuesday, July 22, 2026
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To increase the number of Supreme Court judges and address opposition concerns
Government Supporters
Opposition Parties
Supreme Court Judges Bill
Government Supporters
Supports the bill to increase the number of Supreme Court judges to reduce case backlog.
Opposition Parties
Opposes the bill, citing concerns over judicial independence and the process of its introduction.
- Bill Name
- Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Introduced By
- Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Date of Introduction
- Monday, July 21, 2026
- Opposition Resolution
- Disapproving the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026
- Opposition Leaders
- Sougata Ray (TMC), NK Premachandran (RSP), Dean Kuriakose (Congress)
- Session Duration
- July 20, 2026 to August 13, 2026
- Opposition Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEET-UG paper leak and Ram Mandir Trust issues