The correct answer is Option 2 - Article 127
The appointment of ad-hoc judges is dealt with under Article 127 of the Constitution of India.
Articles 124 to 147 of the Indian Constitution deal with the organization, independence, jurisdiction, powers, and procedures of the Supreme Court of India. This section, found in Part V (The Union) and Chapter IV (The Union Judiciary), acts as the foundation for the highest court in the Indian judicial system. The Supreme Court of India is established and empowered by several key articles within the Indian Constitution. Here are some major articles:
Article 124: Establishment and Constitution of the Supreme Court.
Article 125: Salaries and allowances of Judges.
Article 126: Appointment of acting Chief Justice.
Article 127: Appointment of ad-hoc Judges.
Article 128: Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court.
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.
Article 130: Seat of the Supreme Court.
Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Article 132: Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases.
Article 133: Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in civil matters.
Article 134: Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in criminal matters.
Article 136: Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.
Article 137: Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court.
Article 138: Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Article 139: Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs.
Article 140: Ancillary powers of Supreme Court.
Article 141: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts.
Article 142: Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.
Article 143: Power of the President to consult Supreme Court.
Article 144: Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court. |
