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Constitution of India
Part VI — The States
Article223

Article 223 — Appointment of acting Chief Justice

When the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant or when any such 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.

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Article 223 deals with appointment of acting Chief Justice. Read the official clauses below for the exact rule, conditions, exceptions, and institutional powers. This overview is an orientation, not a substitute for the constitutional text.

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