Multiple choice

The judges of the Supreme Court

  1. cannot be removed from office during their tenure

  2. can be removed from office by the President at his discretion

  3. can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament

  4. can be removed by the President on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The correct answer is C because Supreme Court judges can only be removed through impeachment by Parliament on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity. The process requires a motion signed by 100 members in Lok Sabha or 50 in Rajya Sabha, followed by an inquiry and a special majority in both Houses. The President then formally removes the judge based on this parliamentary recommendation.

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