Question

Consider the following statements about removal of High Court Judge: 1. The details of process of impeachment of high court judge is given in constitution 2. The grounds for removal of a judge of the High court can be proved misbehaviour, incapacity or violation of constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q: Answer-Consider the following statements about removal of High Court Judge: 1. The details of process of i...

Statement 1 is incorrect The Constitution does not contain detailed provision to remove judges of the High Court. It is followed as per the provision of Judicial Inquiry Act, 1968. Statement 2 is incorrect The Constitution provides for grounds to remove judges of the High court which are proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Violation of the Constitution is not grounds for removal of a judge of higher Judiciary.