The Union Cabinet approves a proposal to increase the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength to 38 judges, up from the current level of 34, according to multiple reports. The Hindu, Mint, India Today and Business Standard all state that the government plans to introduce a Bill in the next session of Parliament to implement the change. Business Standard also links the move to improving the court’s efficiency and addressing a growing caseload at the apex court. Mint describes the decision as the first such step since 2019. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is cited as saying the Bill will be tabled in the coming Parliament session. The reports do not indicate any specific timelines beyond the Bill introduction, nor do they detail operational changes tied to the increase. Overall, the sources agree on the Cabinet’s approval, the revised target strength of 38 judges, the current baseline of 34, and the plan to bring legislation before Parliament to formalize the increase.