Adhoc Judges in High Court

According to the Central Government, it can only appoint extra judges on an ad hoc basis in High Courts under Article 224A of the Constitution once regular vacancies in the judiciary have been filled.

Constitutional and Legal Aspect of Adhoc Judges

  • Article 127 and 224 and 224A provides for appointment of Ad-hoc judges to SC and HC.
  • Under Article 127, to address lack of quorum of judges, the Chief Justice of India, with the previous consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned can appoint a judge as an ad hoc Judge.
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