The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

Under Article 124(1) of the Constitution, the Parliament is empowered to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court by enacting legislation, such as the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act. While the President is the appointing authority for these judges, the power to determine the court's sanctioned strength lies solely with the legislature, unlike in High Courts where the President determines the number of judges. This question tests the core concept of the constitutional provisions governing the composition and organization of the Union Judiciary.