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As of 8 November 2026, what was the maximum number of judges of the Supreme Court of India, including…

Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, as amended in 2026, allows up to 37 judges besides the Chief Justice of India. The maximum total is therefore 38.

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As of 8 November 2026, what was the maximum number of judges 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 besides the Chief Justice of India. The maximum total is therefore 38.

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33 was the former maximum excluding the Chief Justice of India under the 2019 amendment.

Option B

34 was the former maximum including the Chief Justice of India.

Option C

37 is the current maximum excluding the Chief Justice of India.

Option D

The current maximum consists of 37 other judges plus the Chief Justice of India.

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