Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Article 224A allows retired judges to be appointed as ad hoc judges in High Courts to help clear pending cases.
2.Ad-hoc judges receive Presidential warrant of appointment.
Which of statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. Article 224A of the Constitution allows retired judges to be appointed as ad hoc judges in High Courts to help clear pending cases.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ad-hoc judges do not receive a Presidential warrant of appointment. Instead, their appointment requires only the President’s assent, without a formal warrant of appointment.
Source: The Hindu
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