5 judges appointed to Supreme Court, total strength now 28
Five new judges were appointed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday, taking its working strength to 28. The new judges elevated to the apex court include four chief justices of state high courts and a sitting Karnataka High Court judge. Notably, the Supreme Court has a total sanctioned strength of 31 judges. 
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Five new judges were today appointed to the Supreme Court, taking it working strength to 28. President Pranab Mukherjee has signed their Warrants of Appointment and the notifications will be issued shortly, sources in the government said here. Those elevated to the apex court are five high court judges, including four chief justices of state high courts. 