Q. Which of the following are the judicial powers and functions performed by Parliament of India?
1. Removing of the Vice-President from his office
2. Amending the Constitution by repealing any provision
3. Punishing outsiders for contempt of the house
4. Recommending removal of Chief Election Commissioner
5. Scrutinizing government spending and financial performance
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Exp) Option c is the correct answer.
Parliament enjoys certain judicial powers and functions that it can perform under certain circumstances.
Statement 1, 3 and 4 are correct: The judicial powers and functions of the Parliament include the following:
(a) It can impeach the President for the violation of the Constitution.
(b) It can remove the Vice-President from his office.
(c) It can recommend the removal of judges (including chief justice) of the Supreme Court and the high courts, chief election commissioner, comptroller and auditor general to the president.
(d) It can punish its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The Parliament is vested with the powers to amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision. It is the constituent power of the Parliament.
Statement 5 is incorrect: The Parliament scrutinises government spending and financial performance with the help of its financial committees. It is one of the financial power and functions of Parliament.
