Q. Who appoint an Acting Chief Justice when the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or unable to perform the duties of his office?

A
Senior Judge
B
President
C
Parliament
D
Prime Minister
Solution:
  • Article 126 allows the President to appoint an Acting Chief Justice when the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or unable to perform the duties of his office.

  • The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise.

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