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Which Article of the Constitution allows the Chief Justice of India to request a retired judge of the Supreme Court to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court?

A. Article 127
B. Article 128✓ Correct Answer
C. Article 129
D. Article 130

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 128 of the Constitution empowers the Chief Justice of India, with prior presidential consent, to request retired judges who previously served on the Supreme Court to sit and act as active judges of the court. This mechanism ensures sufficient judicial quorum and expertise during heavy caseloads.

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