Supreme Court

Indian Polity · सर्वोच्च न्यायालय · 17 facts

Art 141: Law declared by SC is binding on ALL courts in India

Art 144: All authorities in India must assist SC

SC judge cannot practice in any court after retirement

FIRST CJI → H.J. Kania (26 Jan 1950 to 6 Nov 1951)

FIRST woman SC judge → Justice Fathima Beevi (1989)

Longest-serving CJI → Justice Y.V. Chandrachud (7+ years)

SC originally had 8 judges (1 CJI + 7). Increased to 34 by Parliament.

ONLY court that can issue writs under Art 32 for Fundamental Rights enforcement

SC = highest court of India (Art 124–147)

Established: 28 January 1950, Seat: New Delhi

Strength: 34 judges (1 CJI + 33)

First CJI: H.J. Kania

Retirement age: 65 years

Appointment by Collegium System (CJI + 4 senior judges)

Art 32 = Right to Constitutional Remedies (Heart and Soul — Ambedkar)

Art 137 = SC can review own judgments

Art 141 = SC's law binding on ALL courts