In a swift move following the Supreme Court Collegium’s nod on May 26, 2025, the President has officially sworn in three new judges to India’s apex court. Justice N.V. Anjaria, the outgoing Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, formerly heading the Gauhati High Court, and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar from the Bombay High Court have all stepped up to the Supreme Court bench.
This appointment elevates the total number of sitting judges to 33, inching ever closer to the sanctioned strength of 34, a shortfall left behind by the recent retirements of former Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna along with Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Abhay S. Oka. With these new additions, the court looks set to reinforce its capacity to handle an ever-growing docket of complex legal battles.
The seamless confirmation came just three days after the Collegium’s recommendation, signaling a clear intent to maintain judicial robustness at the highest level. The Supreme Court bench is now on the verge of full strength, promising renewed vigor in delivering justice at the nation’s pinnacle.
