Consider the following statements 1 The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court ...........

Indian Polity Judiciary

Consider the following statements:

1. The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in the Parliament.

2. The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.

Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

In February 2009, the centre notified an increase in the number of Supreme Court judges from twenty-six to thirty-one, including the Chief Justice of India. This followed the enactment of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2008. Originally, the strength of the Supreme Court was fixed at eight (one chief justice and seven other judges). The Parliament has increased this number of other judges progressively to ten in 1956, to thirteen in 1960, to seventeen in 1977 and to twenty-five in 1986.Latest fact: There are currently 28 sitting judges, against a maximum possible strength of 31. There is only one lady sitting judge. As per the Constitution of India, Supreme Court judges retire at age 65.