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Supreme Court of India

Imagine a super-powered court that makes sure everyone plays fair and follows the rules in India!

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Mr Pavan Duggal - Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and Chairman of the International Commission on Cyber Security Law - and his wife meet with Malcolm Johnson on the occasion of WSIS Forum 2018 - Geneva, 20 March 2018

Mr Pavan Duggal - Advocate at the Supreme Court of India and Chairman of the International Commission on Cyber Security Law - and his wife meet with Malcolm Johnson on the occasion of WSIS Forum 2018 - Geneva, 20 March 2018

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Key Facts

Location
New Delhi, India.
Number of Judges
Up to 34 judges, including the Chief Justice.
Started
January 28, 1950.
Famous For
Being the highest court in India.

India's Biggest Judge House!

The Supreme Court of India is like the head judge of the whole country! It's a very important building where the wisest judges make big decisions. It's the final place to go if you have a really big problem that other courts couldn't solve. Think of it as the ultimate referee for all of India's games and rules!

When Did the Super Judges Arrive?

This amazing court started its work a long, long time ago, on January 28, 1950. That was just two days after India became a republic, which means it became its own country with its own leaders. Before this court, people had to ask judges far away in another country for the final answer. Now, India has its very own top judges!

Superpowers of the Supreme Court!

The Supreme Court has some incredible superpowers! It can check if new laws are fair and follow the country's main rulebook, the Constitution. It also protects everyone's basic rights, like the right to be treated fairly. If the central government and state governments can't agree, the Supreme Court helps them sort it out. It's like having a super-smart problem solver for the whole country!

Who Works in the Top Court?

This special court has a Chief Justice, who is like the head judge, and up to 33 other judges. That's a lot of very smart people working together! They all wear special robes when they are in court. These judges have to be super fair and wise to make sure justice is done for everyone in India.

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