Under which Article of the Constitution of India it has been provided that the minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as…
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Under which Article of the Constitution of India it has been provided that the minimum number of Judges who are to sit for the purpose of deciding any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution shall be five?
- Article 132
- Article 138
- Article 140
- Article 145
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Article 145
Article 145(3) of the Constitution of India requires a bench of at least five judges to decide any case involving a substantial question of law as to the interpretation of the Constitution, and to hear a reference under Article 143. Article 132 provides for appeals to the Supreme Court in constitutional cases, Article 138 for enlarging its jurisdiction, and Article 140 for ancillary powers; none of them fixes the bench strength.
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