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According to the Indian Constitution, which Article governs the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of India?

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Article 126

Article 126 of the Indian Constitution governs the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice of India when the office falls vacant or the CJI is unavailable.

Articles 122, 120 and 130 deal with different matters, such as parliamentary proceedings or the seat of the Supreme Court, not this specific appointment.

Hence, Article 126 is the correct answer.

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