New Delhi, Aug 27 (HS): President Droupadi Murmu has appointed two new judges to the Supreme Court of India, elevating Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice V. M. Pancholi to the nation’s highest judicial body.

The appointments follow the Supreme Court Collegium’s approval on August 25, which had recommended both names for elevation. With their swearing-in, the strength of the Supreme Court bench will reach its full sanctioned capacity of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar