Three judges appointed to Supreme Court; apex court to now function with full strength of 34

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New Delhi: Three high court chief justices were Thursday elevated to the Supreme Court and once they take oath, the top court will function with its full strength of 34 judges.

Delhi High Court Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Augustine George Masih, and Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta were appointed as top court judges.

Their names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium November 6.

Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal announced their appointment on X.

PTI

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