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Download Solution PDFWhat is the maximum possible strength of supreme court judges in India(including the Chief Justice of India)?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 34.
Key Points
- The maximum strength of judges in the Supreme Court of India is 34, including the Chief Justice of India.
- This number was increased from 31 to 34 in the year 2019 through an amendment.
- The increase in the number of judges is aimed at addressing the backlog of cases and improving the efficiency of the judicial system.
- The Supreme Court is the highest judicial forum and final court of appeal under the Constitution of India.
- The Supreme Court deals with constitutional matters, civil and criminal cases and acts as the guardian of the Constitution.
Additional Information
- 24
- Before the increase to 34, the Supreme Court's strength was initially set at 24 judges.
- 26
- The strength of the Supreme Court was raised to 26 judges in the year 1986 to handle the increasing number of cases.
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