Question

A judge of the High Court can be removed from the office during his tenure by ________________________.

• A. The Governor, if the State Legislature passes a resolution to this effect by two-third majority
• B. The President, on the basis of a resolution passed by Parliament by special majority
• C. The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Parliament
• D. The President on the recommendation of the chief justice of the concerned High Court

Answer 1

The correct option is B The President, on the basis of a resolution passed by Parliament by special majority

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.