Polity · 7 Aug 2026

Article 124 Supreme Court judges

Which one of the following best describes the concept of "continuing mandamus" as exercised by the Supreme Court in the digital arrest fraud case?

AArticle 124(1) empowers the President to fix the number of Supreme Court judges without Parliament's involvement.
BArticle 124(2) vests the power to recommend judicial appointments in the Collegium system through the President.
CArticle 124(1) fixes the Supreme Court's strength permanently at 34 judges including the Chief Justice.
DArticle 124(2) empowers Parliament to alter the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court by ordinary law.
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Why in news

The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, replacing a May 2026 ordinance.

Why for UPSC

UPSC often tests the precise division of powers within a single Article's sub-clauses, especially where a current event hinges on that exact distinction.

Prelims summary

Article 124(1) lets Parliament fix/alter the number of SC judges by law; Article 124(2) governs appointment of judges via the President acting on Collegium recommendation - two separate levers.

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