Appointment of acting Chief Justice
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 126 (Appointment of acting Chief Justice): Defines the jurisdiction, judicial independence, and appellate powers of the Supreme Court of India.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 126 ('Appointment of acting Chief Justice') belongs to Part V, Chapter IV (The Union Judiciary). It defines the institutional architecture and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India—covering judicial appointments, salaries, Court of Record status (contempt power), original federal disputes (Art 131), constitutional/civil/criminal appeals (Arts 132–136), review of judgments (Art 137), or binding precedents (Art 141). Specifically: 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...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 126): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Appointment of acting Chief Justice' under Part V
Sets a direct, self-contained constitutional command binding on public authorities across India
Exercises of constitutional office under this article must follow aid, advice, and established constitutional conventions
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Supreme Court powers are exercised by independent Benches according to constitutional rules and judicial discipline, insulated from political interference.
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Makes the Supreme Court the ultimate guardian of the Constitution and the final court of appeal for every citizen seeking justice.
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