Union Law Ministry accepted Recommendation to establish Regional Benches of the Supreme Court (SC) Union Law Ministry - Regional Benches of the Supreme Court Article 130: Allows Supreme Court to hold sessions in Delhi or other locations with Chief Justice and Presidential approval. Supreme Court History: Federal Court of India established under Government of India Act 1935. Replaced by the Supreme Court of India in January 1950 after independence. Initially comprised one Chief Justice and 7 puisne Judges; now has 34 judges including CJI.