Question

The minimum number of judges to hear and decide a case involving interpretation of the Constitution shall be ______.

Options

• Ten

• Four

• Five

• Seven

Answer 1

The minimum number of judges to hear and decide a case involving interpretation of the Constitution shall be five.

Explanation:

According to Article 145(3) of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court’s Bench of at least five judges must determine any issue concerning the interpretation of the Constitution. This guarantees that courts reach a more widespread consensus when deciding critical constitutional issues.