Formation of the Supreme Court :
Originally, the constitution of India envisaged a Supreme Court with a Chief Justice and seven judges. The number of judges of the Supreme Court, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, the salary of the judges and the right to decide the terms of service has been given to the Parliament by the constitution The number of judges of the Supreme Court has been increased by Parliament, amending the law from time to time. It has been determined by law in 1985 that there will be one Chief Justice and 25 other judges in the Supreme Court.
In 2008, the number of judges including the Chief Justice was 31. The President of India nominates the judges of the Supreme Court. In order to appoint the Supreme Court judges the President must consult the Chief justice. Under special circumstances, the Chief Justice of India can obtain the permission of the President of India to appoint ad-hoc judges.
