Consider the following statements:
1. In case of vacancy in the office of Chief Justice of India, the President of India shall appoint a person as Acting Chief Justice of India.
2. In case of any deficiency in the quorum of Judges, the Chief Justice of India shall ask a judge of the High court to act as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme court of India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct;
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Consider the following statements:
1. In case of vacancy in the office of Chief Justice of India, the President of India shall appoint a person as Acting Chief Justice of India.
2. In case of any deficiency in the quorum of Judges, the Chief Justice of India shall ask a judge of the High court to act as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme court of India.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct;
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

ONLiNE UPSC · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is correct: Article 126 of the Constitution provides for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice when the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) is vacant or when the CJI is unable to perform their duties due to absence or other reasons. The President appoints one of the other Judges of the Supreme Court to perform the duties of the CJI during such times.

Statement 2 is correct: Article 127 says that if there is a deficiency in the quorum of Judges required for the functioning of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) can with the prior consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court, appoint a qualified High Court Judge as an ad hoc Judge to the Supreme Court for a specified period. This ensures the smooth functioning of the Supreme Court in cases of a temporary shortfall in its strength.

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Consider the following statements: 1. In case of vacancy in the office of Chief Justice of India, the President of India shall appoint a person as Acting Chief Justice of India. 2. In case of any deficiency in the quorum of Judges, the Chief Justice of India shall ask a judge of the High court to act as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme court of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct; (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2