Question

60.Consider the following statements

1. President can issue the removal order of the Supreme court judge only after an address by parliament.

2. The impeachment motion for the removal of a judge does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok sabha.

Select the correct statement/s

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

c)
Explanation: The procedure relating to the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court is regulated by the Judges Inquiry Act,1968, by the process of impeachment. There are two grounds for removal - proved misbehaviour or incapacity.