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The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the

The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed by the Correct Answer Parliament

The correct answer is Parliament.

Key Points 

  • The Judges of the Supreme Court can be removed only by the Parliament by the procedure established by Law.
  • The removal of judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts is also extremely difficult.
  • A judge of the Supreme Court or High Court can be removed only on the ground of proven misbehaviour or incapacity.
  • A motion of removal can be initiated by either house of the Parliament.
  • A motion containing the charges against the judge must be approved by a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.
  • After the motion passed by both the houses by a special majority, it will be sent to the President.
  • Finally, the President gives his order of removal o the judge concerned.
  • The power to remove judges from their office rests with the President but he can only do so after receiving duly supported requests from Parliament. so among the given option Parliament is the right answer.

Additional Information 

  • The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial court under the Constitution of India.
  • Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme court.
  • Established as the Supreme court of India on 28th January 1950.
  • Also known as the 'guardian of our Constitution.
  • The chief justice of India is the head of the Supreme Court of India.
  • Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana is the 48th and current Chief Justice of India.

Related Questions

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