September 12, 2026

Article 124B: Functions of Commission (inoperative)

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.

Note: This article, inserted by the Constitution (Ninety-ninth Amendment) Act, 2014, was declared unconstitutional and void by the Supreme Court in 2015 and remains inoperative.