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Q. Consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only
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B

2 only
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C

Both 1 and 2
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Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution

The correct option is B
2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: As per Article 126 of the Constitution, the President can appoint a judge of the SC as acting CJI when the CJI is absent, his office is vacant or he/she cannot perform his duty.

Statement 2 is correct: As per Article 127 of the constitution, in case of lack of quorum in the SC, CJI, in consultation with the Chief Justice of a high court and with previous consent of the President can appoint a judge of that high court as an Ad-hoc Judge to SC.

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