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Once he takes oath, the number of judges in the top court will go up to 28.
The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India, is 34.
Law Minister Kiren Rijiju announced Justice Datta’s elevation to the top court on Twitter.
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His name was recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium then headed by Justice U U Lalit (now retired) in September last year.