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Removal of Judges: Procedure and Debates

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Judges of the Supreme Court or High Courts can be removed by the President on proven misbehavior or incapacity, via a parliamentary process (Articles 124(4), 217). The Judges (Inquiry) Act outlines an intricate motion requiring special majorities in both Houses. Impeachment is rare: only a few attempts have ever been made. Critics argue the procedure is too cumbersome, possibly shielding misconduct. Others say it upholds judicial independence by preventing frivolous attacks. Alternate proposals involve independent commissions for judicial accountability. Understanding this reflects the tension between safeguarding judicial independence and ensuring accountability within India’s apex courts.

Practice Questions

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

प्रधानमंत्री का कार्यकाल कितने वर्षों का होता है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चयन किस आधार पर किया जाता है?

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

न्यायपालिका के निर्णयों की binding प्रभावशीलता किस पर आधारित है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?