The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to how many judges, including

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The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to how many judges, including the Chief Justice of India?

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The correct answer is Option D: 38 judges. The Lok Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, on 3 August 2026 to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. Article 124 of the Constitution provides for the establishment and composition of the Supreme Court, while Parliament can regulate the number of judges through legislation. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, replaces the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, promulgated in May 2026. The Supreme Court had 92,101 pending cases as of 1 January 2026, highlighting the need to enhance judicial capacity. The Supreme Court exercises jurisdiction over constitutional matters, civil appeals, criminal appeals, and Special Leave Petitions under Article 136 of the Constitution. The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on 28 January 1950 under Part V, Chapter IV of the Constitution of India. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019 increased the sanctioned strength from 30 to 33 judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India. The Chief Justice of India is included in the total sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court.

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34 judges

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35 judges

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36 judges

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40 judges

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to increase the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court to how many judges, including the Chief Justice of India?

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