In 1950, besides the chief justice of India, what was the number of other judges in the Supreme Court of India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Seven.
When the Supreme Court of India was established in 1950, it comprised the Chief Justice of India along with seven other judges, making a total strength of eight. This small bench was set up to succeed the Federal Court of India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council as the nation’s highest judicial authority. Over the years, with the growing need to handle increasing cases, the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges has been gradually expanded by subsequent legislations.