UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 89
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Article 124(1) empowers Parliament, by law, to prescribe the number of Supreme Court judges other than the Chief Justice.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - The President appoints judges but cannot unilaterally increase sanctioned strength.
B: Correct - Correct: Parliament may increase the number through legislation.
C: Incorrect - The Chief Justice does not set the statutory number of judges.
D: Incorrect - The Law Commission can recommend reforms but has no such legislative power.