- On January 26, 1950, the Indian Supreme Court was established.
- It took the position of the Federal Court of India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, which during the colonial era were the highest courts in India.
- In 1950, the Indian Constitution envisioned a seven-judge Supreme Court led by a Chief Justice.
- The authority to augment the judiciary in the next few years was bestowed on Parliament. The Chief Justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court, along with 29 other justices as of 2024. The total sanctioned limit of Supreme Court judges is 34 as of now.
Judiciary: Structure, Hierarchy and Legal Offices