Constitution of India · Part V: The Union · Chapter IV: The Union Judiciary
Article 124B: Functions of Commission
In plain words
This article, as printed, gives the National Judicial Appointments Commission the duty of recommending appointments of the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court Judges and High Court Chief Justices and Judges, and transfers of High Court Judges. The Supreme Court declared the amendment that inserted it unconstitutional, so it does not operate.
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Official text
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.
Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.