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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Bill to increase number of SC judges introduced in Lok Sabha amid uproar

New Delhi: A bill to replace an ordinance which increased the number of Supreme Court judges by four was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with the government asserting that an enhanced strength is one of the most exigent and viable solutions for tackling pendency in the top court.

Law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the bill amid slogan-shouting by opposition members over NEET paper leak and alleged Ram temple donation theft.

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