Question

Which of the following statement is correct?

1. A judge of High court can be removed by the president on the recommendation of Parliament.
2. A motion to remove the judge of the High Court can be introduced in Rajya Sabha only.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only 1

The correct option is 1 i.e, Only 1.

• A judge of the High Court can be removed by the president on the recommendation of parliament on the grounds of proven misbehaviour or incapacity.
• A motion to remove the Judge of HC can be introduced in any house of parliament.
• It motion to remove must be signed by at least 100 members in Lok Sabha or 50 members in Rajya Sabha.
• The speaker or chairman can reject the proposal or set up a committee of three members to investigate the matter.
• The committee consists of Judge of Supreme Court, Judge of High Court, and a distinguished jurist.