Article 126

Part V — The Union · Constitution of India

Article 126

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.

In plain wordsWhen the office of Chief Justice of India is vacant, or the Chief Justice cannot work due to absence or another cause, the President appoints one of the other Supreme Court judges to perform the duties.

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