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    Question

    Consider the following statements about removal of High

    Court Judge: 1. The details of process of impeachment of high court judge is given in constitution 2. The grounds for removal of a judge of the High court can be proved misbehaviour, incapacity or violation of constitution. 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 Constitution does not contain detailed provision to remove judges of the High Court. It is followed as per the provision of Judicial Inquiry Act, 1968. • Statement 2 is incorrect: The Constitution provides for grounds to remove judges of the High court which are proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Violation of the Constitution is not grounds for removal of a judge of higher Judiciary.

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