Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of retired judges of the Supreme Court or High Courts as ad hoc or temporary judges to sit and act as judges of the Supreme Court?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 128 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Chief Justice of India, with the prior consent of the President, to request a retired judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court to sit and act as a temporary judge of the Supreme Court. This mechanism ensures adequate quorum and judicial efficiency during heavy caseloads. Candidates should carefully distinguish this provision from Article 127, which provides for the appointment of ad hoc judges from High Courts when there is a lack of quorum.