1
Question
A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only on grounds of _________________.
A Judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only on grounds of _________________.
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C proven misbehaviour or incapacity
The Constitution has not fixed the tenure of a judge of supreme court but he holds office until the attainment of the age of 65 years.The judge of the supreme court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament. The address for removal must be supported by a special majority of each house of parliament (the majority of total membership of that house and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting. The grounds of removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
The Constitution has not fixed the tenure of a judge of supreme court but he holds office until the attainment of the age of 65 years.
The judge of the supreme court can be removed from his office by the President on the recommendation of the Parliament. The address for removal must be supported by a special majority of each house of parliament (the majority of total membership of that house and majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that house present and voting. The grounds of removal are proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
