Article 223

Part VI — The States · Constitution of India

Article 223

Appointment of acting Chief Justice. When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such Chief Justice is, by reason of absence or otherwise, unable to perform the duties of his office, the duties of the office shall be performed by such one of the other Judges of the Court as the President may appoint for the purpose.

In plain wordsWhen a High Court's Chief Justice post is vacant or its holder cannot work, the President picks one of the court's other judges to act as Chief Justice in the meantime.

Ask a question about Article 223 →