In India, the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court lies with:
Question and options
In India, the power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court lies with:
- The President of India
- The Chief Justice of India
- The Union Ministry of Law
- The Parliament of India
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - The Parliament of India
Article 124(1) fixes the Supreme Court strength 'unless Parliament by law prescribes a larger number', so Parliament increases it (e.g. Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act). The President, CJI and Law Ministry cannot do so on their own.
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