The Supreme Court is composed of the Chief Justice, the Senior Puisne Judge and such number of Puisne Judges as may be prescribed by Parliament. Presently, there are 9 Puisne Judges. (Section. 76(2) of the Constitution).
Appointment
The Chief Justice is appointed by the President acting after consultation with the Prime Minister, the Senior Puisne Judge by the President acting in accordance with the advice of Chief Justice and the Puisne Judges by the President acting in accordance with the advice of the Judicial and Legal service Commission. (Section. 77 of the Constitution).