What are the implications of not having a quorum of Judges in the Supreme Court?
The implications of not having a quorum of Judges in the Supreme Court are that it would prevent the Court from holding or continuing any session, as there is not enough Judges available to form a legal meeting. In such cases, the National Judicial Appointments Commission can request for the appointment of ad hoc Judges with the previous consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court concerned. These appointed ad hoc Judges would then have all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges, and shall discharge the duties, of a Judge of the Supreme Court for the specified period.