Question

What is the maximum sanctioned strength of Supreme Court Judges?

• A. 30 including the Chief Justice of India
• B. 32 including the Chief Justice of India
• C. 33 including the Chief Justice of India
• D. 34 including the Chief Justice of India

Hint:

Latest strength = 34 Judges in the Supreme Court (including CJI); updated in 2019.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India is 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. This was increased from 31 to 34 in August 2019 through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019.