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27
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31
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28
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30
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Detailed explanation-1: -The addition of these four judges will take the strength of the Supreme Court to 28 judges, against a sanctioned total of 31. It comes just as two judges of the Supreme Court-Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Madan B. Lokur-approach retirement in November and December respectively.
Detailed explanation-2: -The original Constitution of 1950 envisaged a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and 7 puisne Judges-leaving it to Parliament to increase this number.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Parliament of India has authority to make laws, organize jurisdiction and modify the powers of the Supreme Court. The number of judges in the Supreme Court can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation.
Detailed explanation-4: -There are currently 27 judges (including the Chief Justice) who comprise the Supreme Court of India, the highest court in the country. The maximum possible strength is 34. According to the Constitution of India, the judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age of 65.
Detailed explanation-5: -The Parliament has authority to decide the number of Judges in the Supreme Court.