Which of the following is/are judicial powers/functions of the Parliament? 1. It can impeach the President for the violation of the Constitution. 2. It can recommend the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and the high courts. 3. It can punish its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt. Choose the correct answer from below given codes: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The judicial powers and functions of the Parliament include the following:

It can impeach the President for the violation of the Constitution.
It can remove the Vice-President from his office.
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.
It can punish its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt.

Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity