Part V · CHAPTER IV.—THE UNION JUDICIARY
Article 126 Appointment of acting Chief Justice.
This article covers an empty Chief Justice's chair. When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant, the duties are performed by another Judge of the Court. The same applies when the Chief Justice is absent or otherwise unable to act. The President appoints the Judge for the purpose. The arrangement keeps the Court always under a head.
- 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.
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This article covers an empty Chief Justice's chair. When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant, the duties are performed by another Judge of the Court. The same applies when the Chief Justice is absent or otherwise unable to act. The President appoints the Judge for the purpose. The arrangement keeps the Court always under a head.