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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

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

राष्ट्रपति के लिए योग्यता मानदंड किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

राज्यों के बीच मतभेदों का समाधान किस प्रावधान के तहत किया जाता है?

The Parliament of India consists of which of the following?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is a provision of the Indian Constitution regarding the Emergency?

Which of the following is a provision related to the financial powers of the Parliament?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में संसद के प्रत्येक सदन में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?