Which part of the Constitution contains Article 124C?

Article 124C is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

Part V · The Union · Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary

Article 124C: Power of Parliament to make law

Q: What does Article 124C of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 124C deals with power of parliament to make law. Parliament may, by law, regulate the procedure for the appointment of Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts and empower the Commission to lay down by regulations the procedure for the discharge of its functions, the manner of selection of persons for appointment and such other matters as may be considered necessary by it.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 124C

Parliament may, by law, regulate the procedure for the appointment of Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts and empower the Commission to lay down by regulations the procedure for the discharge of its functions, the manner of selection of persons for appointment and such other matters as may be considered necessary by it.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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