Two high
court chief justices were on Friday elevated to the Supreme Court,
bringing the total strength of the apex court to its maximum of 34 judges.
"As per the provisions under the Constitution of
India, Hon'ble President of India has appointed the following Chief Justices of
High Courts as Judges of the Supreme Court. My best to them: Rajesh
Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad HC and Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat
HC," Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted.
Once they take oath, the top court will achieve its
full strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.
Their names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium
last month.
Last week, five judges were appointed to the Supreme
Court.