As of 7 November 2026, what is the maximum number of Supreme Court judges, excluding the Chief Justice…
The statutory maximum is 37 judges excluding the Chief Justice of India. The 2026 Amendment Act replaced 33 with 37, with deemed effect from 16 May 2026; including the Chief…
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As of 7 November 2026, what is the maximum number of Supreme Court judges, excluding the Chief Justice of India, under section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956?
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The statutory maximum is 37 judges excluding the Chief Justice of India. The 2026 Amendment Act replaced 33 with 37, with deemed effect from 16 May 2026; including the Chief Justice, the total is 38.
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Option A
31 is below the amended ceiling of 37 other judges.
Option B
34 is below the amended ceiling; it was the earlier total including the Chief Justice.
Option C
37 is the amended statutory ceiling excluding the Chief Justice.
Option D
40 exceeds the amended ceiling of 37 other judges.
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