Five New Judges Appointed to the Supreme Court of India

On 1 June 2026, the Union Government approved five new Supreme Court judges, taking the Court to a record strength of 37.

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Record Strength: 37 Judges

Five New Supreme Court Judges

Sworn in by CJI Surya Kant · 2 June 2026

Justice Sheel NaguCJ, Punjab & Haryana HC

Justice Shree ChandrashekharCJ, Bombay HC

Justice Sanjeev SachdevaCJ, Madhya Pradesh HC

Justice Arun PalliCJ, J&K and Ladakh HC

V. MohanaSenior Advocate — direct from the Bar

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One of the five, V. Mohana, was elevated directly from the Bar, without first serving as a High Court judge.

For the full story, including appointment rules and today’s complete bench, see Polity0129 — Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

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