Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
What is the constitutional procedure for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court under Article 124(4)?
A. An executive order passed by the Prime Minister and ratified by the President.
B. An address supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity.✓ Correct Answer
C. A simple majority vote in a joint sitting of Parliament.
D. A resolution passed by the Supreme Court Collegium and approved by the Law Minister.
💡 Solution & Explanation
A judge of the Supreme Court or High Court can be removed only by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament, supported by a special majority (two-thirds of members present and voting, being a majority of the total membership), on grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity.
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