In India, the power to increase the number of Judges in the Supreme Court lies with ______________.

The President of India

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The Chief Justice of India

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The Union Ministry of Law

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The Parliament of India

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Solution

The correct option is D The Parliament of India
The judges of Supreme Court are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice and such other judges of the supreme court and the high courts. The Parliament has authority to decide the number of Judges in the Supreme Court. Originally the Constitution provided for 7 judges and one Chief Justice, the Parliament has increased the strength of judges to 30 judges and one Chief Justice (2008) as it is currently.

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