Question

Which Article of Constitution provides for the appointment of an 'acting Chief Justice of India?

• A. Article 125 of Constitution
• B. Article 126 of Constitution
• C. Article 127 of Constitution
• D. Article 130 of Constitution

Answer 1

The correct option is B Article 126 of Constitution

Article 126 of the Indian constitution provides the facility for the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India.

When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or when the Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.