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Analyze the constitutional provisions governing the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts under Article 124(4) and Article 217: 1. A judge can be removed only by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a special majority. 2. The grounds for removal are proven misbehavior or incapacity. 3. The Judges Inquiry Act regulates the procedure for investigating charges against a judge through a committee comprising the Chief Justice of India, a Supreme Court judge, and a High Court Chief Justice. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
All statements are correct. Judicial removal requires a parliamentary address passed by a special majority on grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity, following an inquiry committee protocol established by statute. The procedure balances judicial independence with executive and legislative accountability. No judge has ever been successfully removed through impeachment in India.
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