Context
Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) suggested a less cumbersome process to appoint ad hoc judges in High courts and also mentioned including retired senior lawyers to act as ‘ad hoc judges’ in High Courts, to address the rising pendency of cases.
Who are ad hoc Judges of High Court?
Difference between ad hoc judges and acting judges:
Need to appoint ad hoc judges:
Constitutional Provisions: The appointment of retired judges was provided for in the Constitution under Article 224A (appointment of retired judges at sittings of High Courts). CJI gives recommendations for judges to be appointed on an ad hoc basis in High Courts. |
Supreme Court suggestions for the position of ‘ad hoc’ judges:
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