Question

Who appoints the acting Chief Justice of India?
1. Chief Justice of India
2. Chief Justice of India with previous consent of the President
3. President of India
4. President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : President of India

The correct answer is the President of India.

• The appointment of acting Chief Justice is to be made by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution. 
• Vacancy in the office of the Chief Justice must be filled whatever the period of vacancy.
• Article 126 – Appointment of acting Chief justice.
• At present, N. V. Ramana is the current Chief Justice of India. 

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Role of Chief Justice of India

 

• The Chief Justice is responsible for the allocation of work to other judges.
• The Chief Justice administers the oath of office to the President In the absence of the President and the Vice-President, the Chief Justice sits as the Acting President of India
• The Chief Justice is the ex-officio Chancellor to most autonomous law schools in India.

Eligiblity

• The individual must be a citizen of India.
•  The person must not exceed 65 years of age.
• In order to be eligible to be Chief Justice of India, the person must serve as a judge at High Court for at least five years or the person should be an advocate in the High court or the Supreme court for at least 10 years or a distinguished jurist.