Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

Article 124(2) empowers the President of India to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. On June 1, 2026, five new judges were appointed to the apex court under this constitutional provision. The appointments included former Chief Justices of various High Courts as well as a Senior Advocate appointed directly from the Bar. The Supreme Court, established on January 28, 1950, is the highest judicial authority in India. Provisions relating to its organisation, composition, powers, and functions are contained in Articles 124 to 147 of the Constitution. The court has a maximum sanctioned strength of 34 judges, including the Chief Justice of India.