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Question

Acting Chief Justice of India is appointed by the:

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

Answer:

Option C: President

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “President”.

The appointment of acting Chief Justice is to be made by the President under Article 126 of the Constitution.