Article 124B

Part V — The Union · Constitution of India

Article 124B

Functions of Commission. It shall be the duty of the National Judicial Appointments Commission to— (a) recommend persons for appointment as Chief Justice of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Chief Justices of High Courts and other Judges of High Courts; (b) recommend transfer of Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts from one High Court to any other High Court; and (c) ensure that the person recommended is of ability and integrity.

In plain wordsThe Commission's job under this text is to recommend who becomes Chief Justice of India, a Supreme Court judge, or a High Court Chief Justice or judge, to recommend transfers of High Court judges, and to make sure everyone recommended has ability and integrity.

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