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5. Who may appoint another Judge of the Supreme Court as

the acting Chief Justice when the Chief Justice is unable to
perform the duties of his office?

Ans: When the Chief Justice is unable to perform the duties of
his office, by reason of absence or otherwise, the President may

appoint another Judge of the Supreme Court as the acting Chief
Justice.

6. Who appoints a Judge of a High Court as an ad hoc Judge
of the Supreme Court for a period ?

Ans. The Chief Justice may appoint a Judge of a High Court
as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court for a period as may

be necessary.

7. The appointment of Ad Hoc Judges of the Supreme Court are
made with whose consent?

Ans. The appointment of Ad Hoc Judges of the Supreme Court

are made with the consent of the President and after
consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court
concerned.

8. Who requests attendance of retired Judges of Supreme
Court or High Courts to act as Judge of the Supreme Court?

Ans. The Chief Justice may at any time, with previous

consent of the President request attendance of retired Judges
of Supreme Court or High Courts to act as Judge of the
Supreme Court.