Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Constitution allows for appointing ad-hoc judges in both the Supreme Court and High Courts.
2.The appointment of ad-hoc judges is same as the regular judges.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is correct. The Constitution provides for the appointment of ad-hoc judges in both the Supreme Court (under Article 127) and High Courts (under Article 224A). These provisions allow for temporary appointments to address specific needs.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Ad-hoc judges are appointed temporarily and do not hold the same status as regular judges. While they have similar powers and jurisdiction during their tenure, their appointment process, tenure, and terms differ from those of regular judges.
Source: The Hindu
