Match List - I with List - II.

List - I (Titles of the Articles)	List - II (Articles of Indian Constitution)
(A) National Judicial Appointment Commission	(I) Article 126
(B) Appointment of Acting Chief Justice	(II) Article 131
(C) Supreme Court to be a Court of Record	(III) Article 124A
(D) Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court	(IV) Article 129

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Correct option is B

• Article 124A deals with the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC), which was introduced to provide for a more transparent and diverse method of appointing judges to the higher judiciary, but was later struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015.

• Article 126 provides for the appointment of an Acting Chief Justice when the position of Chief Justice is vacant or the Chief Justice is unable to perform their duties.

• Article 129 declares that the Supreme Court is a Court of Record, meaning that its decisions are permanent records and have authority over future legal matters.

• Article 131 defines the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, which includes disputes between states or between the central government and a state.

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The provisions listed above highlight the roles and powers of the Supreme Court in the Indian Constitution, particularly in its capacity to adjudicate disputes and regulate its own administration.

Additional Information:

• The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was proposed to reform the judicial appointment process by involving the executive, legislature, and judiciary, though it faced significant constitutional challenges.

• Article 129 ensures the Supreme Court’s decisions carry significant legal weight, establishing the court's supremacy in legal matters.