What is the prescribed strength of judges in a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → At least 5 judges
Under Article 145(3) of the Constitution, a case that involves a substantial question of law about the interpretation of the Constitution, or a reference made by the President under Article 143, must be heard by a bench of at least five judges of the Supreme Court. Such a bench is called a Constitution Bench; larger benches of seven, nine or more judges are formed for the most important cases.