New Delhi (17.03.2025): Justice Joymalya Bagchi has been sworn in as a Supreme Court judge on March 17, 2025, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Sanjiv Khanna administering oath of the office. His appointment fills one of the two vacant positions in the Supreme Court, which has a sanctioned strength of 34 judges. Justice Bagchi is set to become the Chief Justice of India in May 2031 just for over four months until his retirement on October 2, 2031. His elevation was approved by the Union government on March 6, 2025 after the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation.