Cabinet has approved increasing strength of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 34. It will require amendments in Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act.
Context
Cabinet has approved increasing strength of Supreme Court judges from 31 to 34. It will require amendments in Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act.
Need of amendment
Constitutional Provisions
The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated on January 28, 1950. It succeeded the Federal Court of India, established under the Government of India Act of 1935.
Organisation of Supreme Court
Appointment of Judges
The Chief Justice of India and the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President under Article 124 of the Constitution.
Qualifications of Judges
A person to be appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court should have the following qualifications:
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