What is the power of the Supreme Court to appoint ad hoc Judges?
The Supreme Court has the power to appoint ad hoc Judges if there is no quorum of Judges available to hold or continue any session of the Court. The National Judicial Appointments Commission, upon a reference made by the Chief Justice of India and with the consent of the President, may request a Judge of a High Court duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court to attend the sittings as an ad hoc Judge for the necessary period. The ad hoc Judge will have all the jurisdiction, powers, and privileges of a Supreme Court Judge while attending the sittings.