As of 6 November 2026, how many women had cumulatively been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of…
Thirteen women had cumulatively been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of India by 6 November 2026. The eleven appointed by 1 January 2022 were followed by Justice V.…
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As of 6 November 2026, how many women had cumulatively been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of India, including those who had retired?
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Thirteen women had cumulatively been appointed as judges of the Supreme Court of India by 6 November 2026. The eleven appointed by 1 January 2022 were followed by Justice V. Mohana on 2 June 2026 and Justice Sunita Agarwal on 6 October 2026. This counts all women appointed, including those retired, rather than only currently serving judges.
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Option A
Nine is below the cumulative total on the review date.
Option B
Thirteen comprises the eleven appointed by 2021 plus V. Mohana and Sunita Agarwal in 2026.
Option C
Ten omits earlier appointments as well as the two additions in 2026.
Option D
Twelve includes only one of the two additions to the earlier eleven.
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