SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 90

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q90

Which Article of the Constitution of India deals with the appointment of ad-hoc judges?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Article 127.

Article 127 was discussed on 27 May 1949, establishing the regulations governing the appointment of ad hoc judges to the Supreme Court of India. In the event that a quorum of the Judges of the Supreme Court is not present to conduct or proceed with any session of the Court, the Chief Justice of India may, upon obtaining prior approval from the President and after consulting with the Chief Justice of the relevant High Court, formally request in writing the attendance of a qualified High Court Judge as an ad hoc Judge for the necessary duration, as designated by the Chief Justice of India.