Part VII · The Judicature · The High Courts
Acting Chief Justice
Article 196
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At any time when—
(a)
the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant, or
(b)
the Chief Justice of a High Court is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to any other cause, the President shall appoint 1[one of the other Judges of the High Court, or may request one of the Judges of the Supreme Court], to act as Chief Justice.