The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956

The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 is a law that regulates the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India. The Act provides for the appointment of additional judges to the Supreme Court when necessary. It also lays down the qualifications for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court, the tenure of judges, and other related matters. The Act was amended in 2009 to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 26 to 31, including the Chief Justice of India. The Act is an important piece of legislation that ensures the smooth functioning of the Supreme Court of India.