Question

Who is appointed as an adhoc Judge of the Supreme Court?

• A. A retired Judge of Supreme Court
• B. A sitting Judge of High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge
• C. An acting Judge of the Supreme Court
• D. A person fully qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court

Answer 1

The correct option is B A sitting Judge of High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge

Article 127 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of an ad hoc(temporary) judge in the supreme court by the Chief Justice of India if there is a lack in quorum(minimum number) of the Permanent judges in Supreme court. The High Court judge who should be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed by the Chief Justice of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High court and previous consent of the President.