With reference to Article 124 (4), of the constitution, consider the following: It deals with the procedure to be followed in case of removal of a Supreme Court judge. Judge of SC can only be removed on the grounds of proved misbehavior and incapacity. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q. With reference to Article 124 (4), of the constitution, consider the following:
1. It deals with the procedure to be followed in case of removal of a Supreme Court judge.
2. Judge of SC can only be removed on the grounds of proved misbehavior and incapacity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Both the statements are correct

The Constitution of India also provides a set of regulations for the removal of the Supreme Court judge. Article 124(4) mentions those Removal regulations of the Supreme court judge as follows:

A judge of the Supreme Court shall not be removed from his office except by an order of the President passed after an address by each House of Parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting has been presented to the president in same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

Source: Indian Express]

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