The Union government on July 12, 2023, nitified the appointment of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and SV Bhatti as Judges of the Supreme Court. Their appointments received the Centre’s nod within a week of the recommendation made by the Supreme Court Collegium.
Justice Bhuyan was currently the Chief Justice of Telangana High Court, whereas, Justice Bhatti was presently the Chief Justice of Kerala High Court.
With the appointment of Justices Bhuyan and Bhatti, the strength of Supreme Court has increased to 32, as against the sanctioned strength of 34.
