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Detailed explanation-1: -There are currently 34 judges (including the Chief Justice) who comprise the Supreme Court of India, the highest court in the country. The maximum possible strength is 34.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Supreme Court of India comprises the Chief Justice and 33 other Judges appointed by the President of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -There are 25 high courts in India. The number of total judges sanctioned in these high courts are 1108 of which 836 judges are permanent and remaining 272 sanctioned for additional judges. As of 10 February 2023, 326 of the seats, about 29.4%, are vacant.
Detailed explanation-4: -Aside from current CJI NV Ramana, Justices UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud will helm the Court at different points of 2022. CJI Ramana will retire on August 26, following which Justice Lalit will take over as CJI, albeit for a short period.
Detailed explanation-5: -Back row, left to right: Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Nine Justices make up the current Supreme Court: one Chief Justice and eight Associate Justices.