Indian Polity • JudiciaryEasy
Who has the constitutional authority to remove a judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court through an address presented by both Houses of Parliament?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. President of India✓ Correct Answer
D. Law Minister
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 124(4) and Article 217 of the Constitution, the President of India holds the ultimate authority to remove a Supreme Court or High Court judge after an address supported by a special majority in Parliament. The Chief Justice and Prime Minister play administrative or advisory roles, but do not possess unilateral removal powers.
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