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A High Court judge can be removed through ______________.

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Impeachment in Parliament

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Electoral College

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Either of the above

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None of the Above

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Solution

The correct option is A Impeachment in Parliament
A Judge of a High Court can be removed by the President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity on an address of each House of Parliament. Such an address should be supported by a majority of the total membership of the House and by two-thirds of the members present and voting.

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