Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. Administrative expenses of the Supreme Court of India are not subject to a vote in the Parliament.
  2. No discussion on the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India can take place in Parliament except upon a motion for an address to the President of India for removal of the Judge. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct: Under Article 112(3), administrative expenses of the Supreme Court are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India and are not voted upon by Parliament - this ensures judicial independence. Statement 2 is correct: Article 121 prohibits discussion in Parliament on the conduct of a Supreme Court Judge except upon a motion for removal of the Judge. Both statements correctly protect judicial independence from Parliamentary interference.

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