Examine the constitutional provisions concerning the independence of the judiciary: Which Article prohibits any discussion in Parliament or a State Legislature with respect to the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court in the discharge of their duties?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Article 121 prohibits discussion in Parliament with respect to the conduct of any judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of their duties, except upon a motion for an address to the President for the removal of the judge. Similarly, Article 211 places a parallel restriction on state legislatures. Article 129 and Article 215 establish the Supreme Court and High Courts respectively as courts of record with power to punish for contempt. Article 135 and Article 225 relate to jurisdiction and powers of the respective courts.