Multiple choice

If the Chief Justice of India is to make a request for attendance at the sitting of the Supreme Court as an ad-hoc Judge, of a Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court

  1. only previous consent of the President of India is required

  2. previous consent of the President of India and consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court are required

  3. only consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Courts is required

  4. neither previous consent of the President of India nor consultation with the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court is required
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 127 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a High Court judge as an ad-hoc judge of the Supreme Court. This requires the previous consent of the President of India and consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court where the judge is currently serving.

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