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As of 8 November 2026, what is the maximum number of judges on the Supreme Court of India under the…

Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, as amended in 2026, caps the number of judges other than the Chief Justice at 37. Adding the Chief Justice gives…

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As of 8 November 2026, what is the maximum number of judges on the Supreme Court of India under the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, counting the Chief Justice of India?

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Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, as amended in 2026, caps the number of judges other than the Chief Justice at 37.

Adding the Chief Justice gives a sanctioned maximum of 38 judges.

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Option A

A total of 31 applied under the 2009 statutory increase.

Option B

A total of 34 applied after the 2019 amendment and before the increase effective in 2026.

Option C

The 2026 amendment sets the ceiling of 37 other judges. The Chief Justice is counted separately.

Option D

The ceiling is 37 other judges plus the Chief Justice, for a total of 38.

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