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最高裁判所50周年 << 1997年(平成9年) 5月2日 >> 2-5-193

50th Anniversary of the Supreme Issued on May 2, 1997 (Heisei 9)

50th Anniversary of the Supreme Issued on May 2, 1997 (Heisei 9)
The Supreme Court is the highest body in the Japanese judiciary, which was established under the Constitution of Japan and the Court Act in May 1947, when the Constitution of Japan came into effect. The Supreme Court judges consist of 15 members, one Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and 14 judges of the Supreme Court. The stamp is issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court, and the "Supreme Court Grand Court" is designed.