Article 196: Acting Chief Justice
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan · Constitution of Pakistan · PART VII · in_force
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At any time when— (a) the office of Chief Justice of a High Court is vacant, or (b) the Chief Justice of a High Court is absent or is unable to perform the functions of his office due to any other cause, the President shall appoint [one of the other Judges of the High Court, or may request one of the Judges of the Supreme Court], to act as Chief Justice.
Effective date: 1973-08-14
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