Article 126 Constitution of India: Appointment of acting Chief Justice

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Civil Laws The CONSTITUTION OF INDIA 1975
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
36 1975-04-26 5
Chapter Title Ministry Department
The Union Ministry of Law And Justice Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms

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.