Polity & Governance2019
Consider the following statements:
- The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court
- The Constitution of India defines and gives details of
- The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges
- If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken
up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The correct option is 3 and 4 only because the process of impeachment for Supreme Court judges in India is governed by Article 124(4) and Article 124(5) of the Constitution, which stipulate that the impeachment motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament but does not detail the processes involved, which are elaborated in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Additionally, the requirement for a vote and backing by a majority of total membership and a two-thirds majority of those present and voting reflects the rigorous standards set for the impeachment of judges, emphasizing the seriousness of such actions and ensuring a check on arbitrary removal.