Which of the following statement is correct? A judge of Supreme court can be removed on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. A motion to remove the judge of SC can be introduced in any house of the parliament.

Which of the following statement is correct? A judge of Supreme court can be removed on the grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. A motion to remove the judge of SC can be introduced in any house of the parliament. Correct Answer Both 1 and 2

The correct option is 3 i.e, Both 1 and 2.

  • A judge of Supreme court can be removed by the president on the recommendation of parliament on grounds of proved incapacity, misbehavior or misconduct.
  • A motion to remove the Judge of SC can be introduced in any house of the parliament.
  • The motion must be introduced by at least 100 members in Lok Sabha or 50 members in Rajya Sabha.
  • The speaker can reject this motion or can set up a 3 member committee to investigate the matter.
  • The committee consists of: CJI or judge of SC, Judge of High court and a distinguidhed jurist.

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A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court passes judgment in a matter. In a later case before a high court, a party presents the Supreme Court judgment as a binding authority. The opposing party claims that the high court is not bound by the Supreme Court's judgment because relevant provisions of law were not brought to the notice of the Supreme Court in that case. Which of the following is most correct in this case?
Principle: Article 141 of the Constitution provides that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of India.