Q. With reference to the independence and protection of judges in India, consider the following statements:
1.The only constitutional way to remove a judge is through impeachment initiated by Parliament under under Article 124 (for Supreme Court judges) and Article 218 (for High Court judges)
2.The Supreme Court’s 1991 Veeraswami ruling held that a judge can be treated as a “public servant” under the Prevention of Corruption Act but prosecution requires prior sanction from the Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct because the Constitution provides impeachment by Parliament under Article 124 and 218 as the only way to remove a judge, ensuring judicial independence and due process.
Statement 2 is correct as the 1991 Veeraswami case ruled that while judges can be treated as public servants for corruption charges, prosecution requires the prior sanction of the CJI to protect the judiciary from executive interference.
Source– IE
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