Multiple choice

The Chief Justice of India may appoint an adhoc judge in the Supreme Court from amongst

  1. retired judges of Supreme Court

  2. serving judges of the High Court

  3. persons qualified to be appointed as judge of the Supreme Court

  4. retired judge of a High Court
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Explanation

Article 127 of the Constitution allows the Chief Justice of India to appoint ad hoc judges from retired Supreme Court judges if there is a lack of quorum. This provision ensures the Supreme Court can function properly when regular judges are absent or recuse themselves.

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