Consider the following statements regarding the independence of the Indian Judiciary: 1. The administrative expenses of the Supreme Court, including all salaries, allowances, and pensions payable to judges, are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India and are not subject to vote in Parliament. 2. The conduct of a Supreme Court or High Court judge in the discharge of duties can be freely discussed and debated in both houses of Parliament at any time without a substantive motion.

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Article 146(3) and Article 112(3) ensure that administrative expenses and judicial salaries are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, meaning they can be discussed but not voted upon by Parliament, safeguarding financial independence. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 121 and Article 211 expressly prohibit discussion in Parliament or State Legislature with respect to the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or High Court in the discharge of duties, except upon a motion for presenting an address to the President for removal.