The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956

Preamble – Preamble

In force Last verified 11 November 2026

Preamble

[16th September, 1956.]

An Act to provide for an increase in the number of Judges of the Supreme Court, excluding the Chief Justice.

BE it enacted by Parliament in the Seventh Year of the Republic of India as follows:--

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