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The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is fixed by which Act?

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Static Core GK - Indian Polity (Static)
The maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is fixed by which Act?
AThe Constitution of India
BThe Indian Judiciary Act, 1950
CThe Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956
DThe High Courts Act, 1861
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand the legal provisions for Supreme Court judges

    The Constitution provides for the Supreme Court but does not fix the number of judges.
  2. Step 2: Identify the Act fixing judge strength

    The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 fixes the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court.
  3. Final Answer:

    The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 → Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 = correct ✅
Quick Trick: Remember 1956 Act fixes Supreme Court judge numbers.
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing Constitution with the Act fixing judge numbers.
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