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Supreme Court to receive three new judges today, remains one seat vacant
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 05:01 AM
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The Supreme Court is expected to appoint three judges today, which will still leave the bench one position short of its full complement, according to The Times of India.
The Supreme Court is slated to swear in three new judges today, the newspaper The Times of India reported. The appointments are part of an ongoing effort to fill the vacancies that have accumulated over recent months.
Even after the three judges take oath, the apex court will continue to operate with one vacancy, leaving it one seat short of its full strength. The shortfall can affect the court's ability to form full benches for certain cases, potentially influencing the speed of deliberations.
Legal experts note that while the addition of three judges will ease the workload, the remaining vacancy underscores the need for timely nominations to maintain the judiciary's efficiency and uphold the constitutional mandate of a fully staffed Supreme Court.
Even after the three judges take oath, the apex court will continue to operate with one vacancy, leaving it one seat short of its full strength. The shortfall can affect the court's ability to form full benches for certain cases, potentially influencing the speed of deliberations.
Legal experts note that while the addition of three judges will ease the workload, the remaining vacancy underscores the need for timely nominations to maintain the judiciary's efficiency and uphold the constitutional mandate of a fully staffed Supreme Court.