Consider the following statements with regard to Ad hoc Judge 1 When there is a lack of quorum of th...........

Indian Polity Judiciary

Consider the following statements with regard to Ad hoc Judge

1. When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges, President of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court .

2. He can do so only after consultation with the chief justice of Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 Only

2 Only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

When there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. He can do so only after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president.