Multiple choice

Consider the following facts:

  1. The removal of judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is an extremely difficult procedure. A motion containing the charges against the judges needs to be approved in both the Houses of the Parliament with at least 51% voting in favour of the motion.
  2. A judge of the Supreme Court or High Court can only be removed on the grounds of proven misdemeanor or incapacity.

Which of the above is/are true?

  1. 1 only

  2. 2 only

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A motion for the removal of judges of either the Supreme Court or the High Court needs to be approved by a special majority, i.e. 2/3rd of the members present and voting, in both Houses of the Parliament. So far, no judge has faced removal via the procedure enshrined in the Constitution.

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