The opposition had fielded Manoj Jha, an Rashtriya Janata Dal member.
After Parliament's nod, SC's sanctioned strength will go up to 33, plus the CJI.
Usually, the chair in the Upper House reads out obituary references before members rise as a mark of respect to the memory of the departed.
Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.
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