Which part of the Constitution contains Article 126?

Article 126 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

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

Article 126: Appointment of acting Chief Justice

Q: What does Article 126 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 126 deals with appointment of acting chief justice. When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or when the 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.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 126

When the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant or when the 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.

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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