Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Under Article 127 of the Indian Constitution, who has the authority to appoint an Ad Hoc judge in the Supreme Court of India when there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges?
A. The President of India
B. The Chief Justice of India with the previous consent of the President✓ Correct Answer
C. The Prime Minister on the recommendation of the Law Minister
D. A collegium of five senior-most Supreme Court judges
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 127, if there is a lack of quorum of permanent judges available to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge with the previous consent of the President and consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court.
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