Can a person who has held the office of a Judge of the Federal Court be designated as an ad hoc judge for the Supreme Court?
No, a person who has held the office of a Judge of the Federal Court cannot be designated as an ad hoc judge for the Supreme Court. The context only allows for a Judge of a High Court to be designated as an ad hoc judge if they meet certain qualifications and are requested by the Chief Justice of India with the consent of the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned.