Question

Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul M. Pancholi sworn in as Supreme Court Judges. With the swearing-in of these two judges, the Supreme Court returned to its full sanctioned judicial strength. - Hindu, August 29, 2025

What is the ‘full sanctioned judicial strength’ of the Supreme Court?

विकल्प

• 30

• 33

• 34

• 28

Answer 1

34

Explanation:

The full sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India is 34 judges, comprising 1 Chief Justice of India and 33 other judges. This limit was officially set by the Parliament through the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019, to handle the growing volume of litigation and reduce pendency. When all 34 positions are filled by presidential appointment, the apex court is considered to be functioning at its maximum sanctioned legislative capacity.