ordinance is a temporary law made by the President when Parliament is not in session. It has the same force as an Act of Parliament.
Q3: Which article of the Constitution allows the President to make ordinances?
A: Article 123 gives the President the power to promulgate ordinances.
Q4: When was the last time the Supreme Court’s judge strength was increased?
A: The last increase was in 2019, when the number of judges (excluding CJI) rose from 30 to 33.
Q5: Why did the government increase the number of judges?
A: The government increased the number to help reduce the huge backlog of over 93,000 pending cases in the Supreme Court.
Month: Current Affairs - May 18, 2026
Category: Ordinance 2026-Article 123