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Art. 224A Part VI: The States

Appointment of Retired Judges at Sittings of High Courts

Exact text — Constitution of India

Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, the Chief Justice of a High Court for any State may at any time, with the previous consent of the President, request any person who has held the office of a Judge of that Court or of any other High Court to sit and act as a Judge of the High Court for that State, and every such person so requested shall, while so sitting and acting, be entitled to such allowances as the President may by order determine and have all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of, but shall not otherwise be deemed to be, a Judge of that High Court...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This is the High Court mirror of Article 128 — lets a Chief Justice (with the President's prior consent) call upon a genuinely retired former High Court judge to temporarily sit and act as a judge again, drawing on experienced former judges when specifically needed.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This provides the same kind of institutional flexibility at the High Court level that Article 128 provides for the Supreme Court, letting courts tap into experienced retired judges' expertise for specific temporary needs.

Read alongside this one

Art. 128 — Attendance of Retired Judges at Sittings of the Supreme Court

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 224A

Does a recalled retired judge need to have served on that specific High Court before?

No — this Article allows requesting someone who served as a judge 'of that Court or of any other High Court', giving flexibility to draw on relevant experienced judges more broadly.

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The text above reproduces Article 224A of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.