Part VI · CHAPTER V.—THE HIGH COURTS IN THE STATES
Article 223 Appointment of acting Chief Justice.
In force
This article covers the acting Chief Justice. When the Chief Justice’s office is vacant, the President appoints another Judge to act. The same applies when the Chief Justice is absent or cannot act. The office never stands empty for long.
- When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such 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.
What it means
Plain words summary of the article above. Not legal advice.
This article covers the acting Chief Justice. When the Chief Justice’s office is vacant, the President appoints another Judge to act. The same applies when the Chief Justice is absent or cannot act. The office never stands empty for long.