Are there any restrictions on the duties that an ad hoc judge can perform in the Supreme Court?
Yes, there are restrictions on the duties that an ad hoc judge can perform in the Supreme Court. An ad hoc judge is designated by the Chief Justice of India to attend the sittings of the Supreme Court for a specific period when there is not enough quorum of judges available. The ad hoc judge's jurisdiction, powers, privileges, and duties are limited to the period they are attending the sittings as an ad hoc judge and in priority to other duties of their office.