Indian Polity • JudiciaryHard
Consider the provisions relating to the removal of a Supreme Court judge under Article 124(4): 1. A removal motion can be introduced in either House of Parliament and requires a special majority of two-thirds of members present and voting, representing an absolute majority of total membership. 2. The inquiry committee established under the Judges Inquiry Act to investigate misbehavior consists entirely of sitting Supreme Court judges.
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 124(4) prescribes impeachment requirements: an address supported by a special majority in each house. Under the Judges Inquiry Act of 1968, the inquiry committee comprises a Supreme Court judge, a Chief Justice of a High Court, and an eminent jurist, making statement two incorrect because it does not consist exclusively of Supreme Court judges. Article 217 applies these standards to High Court judges.
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