Article 128 of the Indian Constitution

Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court.—Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, 3[the National Judicial Appointments Commission] may at any time, with the previous consent of the President, request any person who has held the office of a Judge of the Supreme Court or of the Federal Court 4[or who has held the … Read more

Article 127 of the Indian Constitution

Appointment of ad hoc Judges.— (1) If at any time there should not be a quorum of the Judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or continue any session of the Court, the National Judicial Appointments Commission on a reference made to it by the Chief Justice of India, may with the previous consent … Read more

Article 126 of the Indian Constitution

Appointment of acting Chief Justice.—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 … Read more