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The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The President of India
  2. The Parliament
  3. The Chief Justice of India
  4. The Law Commission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Parliament

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) The Parliament šŸ“š Explanation: Under Article 124(1) of the Constitution, the power to determine the strength of the Supreme Court lies with the Parliament. It does this by enacting laws, such as the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act. The President or Chief Justice cannot increase this number independently.