Who appoints an acting Chief Justice of a High Court under Article 196?
Explanation
When the office is vacant, or the Chief Justice is absent or unable to perform its functions, Article 196 assigns the appointment of an acting Chief Justice to the President. The appointee may be another High Court judge or, on request, a Supreme Court judge.
Source
Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)Answer verified on 2026-10-28
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