Parliament can alter number of judges in supreme court of India - Indian polity and Governance

Q.  Who has the power to alter number of judges in supreme court of India?
- Published on 10 Jun 15

a. President
b. Chief Justice of India
c. Prime Minister
d. Parliament

ANSWER: Parliament
 
The parliament of India has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of supreme court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. Current strength of the Supreme Court is 31.

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