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Question

Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in India is appointed by the:

  1. Chief Justice of Supreme Court
  2. Prime Minister
  3. President
  4. Law Minister

Answer:

Option C: President

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “President”.

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