Explanation – If an in-house inquiry finds a judge guilty of misconduct, the judge may be asked to resign or take voluntary retirement. If the judge refuses to do so, the findings of the inquiry can be forwarded by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to the President and Prime Minister, initiating the process for removal through impeachment by Parliament as per constitutional provisions. Direct removal or suspension is not permissible; impeachment is the only mechanism for removing a judge from office.

Source: The Hindu