Consider the given statements

1.Increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court is not an amendment of the Constitution within the meaning of the Art 368.

2.The President can withhold or return a constitution amendment bill.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

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The correct option is A
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Under Constitution(24th Amendment) Act, 1971 President shall give his assent to a constitution amendment bill.

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.

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Consider the given statements 1.Increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court is not an amendment of the Constitution within the meaning of the Art 368. 2.The President can withhold or return a constitution amendment bill. Which of the above statements is/are correct

Consider the given statements

1.Increase in the number of judges of the Supreme Court is not an amendment of the Constitution within the meaning of the Art 368.

2.The President can withhold or return a constitution amendment bill.

Which of the above statements is/are correct