What is the role of the Chief Justice of India in appointing an ad hoc judge?
The role of the Chief Justice of India in appointing an ad hoc judge is to designate a Judge of a High Court who is duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court. This is done after receiving a request from the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) and the previous consent of the President, and after consulting with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned. The Chief Justice also determines the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of the ad hoc judge while attending the sittings of the Supreme Court.