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As of 8 November 2026, what is the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the…

Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, as amended in 2026, allows up to 37 judges other than the Chief Justice of India. The 2026 amendment is deemed…

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As of 8 November 2026, what is the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India, including the Chief Justice of India?

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Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, as amended in 2026, allows up to 37 judges other than the Chief Justice of India.

The 2026 amendment is deemed to have come into force on 16 May 2026.

Adding the Chief Justice gives a sanctioned strength of 38.

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Option A

Thirty-one was the total at the 2015 sitting, when the law allowed 30 judges other than the Chief Justice.

Option B

Thirty-four was the total under the 2019 amendment, when the law allowed 33 judges other than the Chief Justice.

Option C

The amended Act permits 37 judges other than the Chief Justice, who must be included in the total asked for.

Option D

The amended Act permits 37 judges in addition to the Chief Justice, making 38 sanctioned positions.

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