Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of a High Court?
This question is based on: The Grievance Mechanism the Constitution Never Built
Polity · 28 Aug 2026
Article 223 Acting Chief Justice High Court
About this question
Why in news
A sitting Supreme Court judge's letters alleging misuse of powers by the Rajasthan High Court's Acting Chief Justice have surfaced a constitutional gap - Article 223 covers appointment but not oversight of an Acting Chief Justice's conduct.
Why for UPSC
UPSC frequently tests confusable adjoining constitutional articles governing the higher judiciary - distinguishing appointment (223), transfer (222) and additional/acting judgeships (224) is a recurring examiner favourite.
Prelims summary
Article 223 governs appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of a High Court; Article 222 governs transfer of judges between High Courts; Article 224 covers additional and acting judges - three distinct, often-confused provisions.
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