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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

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

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

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में मौलिक अधिकारों का विवरण है?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

आपातकाल में संसद के सदनों में कितने प्रतिशत मतों की आवश्यकता होती है?

Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy in India?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

न्यायिक समीक्षा किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?