The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 20 - Current Affairs (Telugu)

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 increased judge strength from 33 to how many?

Correct Answer: B — 37

Explanation:

The law always states the number of judges excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI).

Before (2019 Law): The legal count was 33, making the total 34 including the CJI.

Now (2026 Ordinance): The legal count is 37, making the total 38 including the CJI.