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    Question

    Consider the following statements: 1. The

    Parliament can increase the number of Judges of the Supreme Court and High courts. 2. The speaker must admit a motion to remove a judge of HC of any state as per Judges Enquiry Act, 1968. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    A 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both 1 and 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Neither 1 or 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Statement 1 is incorrect: The number of Judges of the Supreme Court are decided by Parliament. However, the number of Judges of high courts are decided by the President. • Statement 2 is incorrect: Removal proceedings against a Supreme Court or a High Court judge can be initiated in any of the houses of Parliament. For this: A minimum of 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha may give a signed notice to the speaker/Chairman. The speaker/Chairman may or may not admit the motion of removal.  

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