Question

Two statements are given. Choose the correct option based on the statements
Statements :
1. A High Court Judge can be removed only by the President of India on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity
2. The removal of a High Court Judge does not require a special majority in Parliament.

• A. Only the statement (1) is true
• B. Only the statement (2) is true
• C. Both statements (1) and (2) are true
• D. Both statements (1) and (2) are false

Hint:

A High Court Judge is removed in the exact same manner and on the exact same grounds as a Supreme Court Judge.
This requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament followed by an order of the President.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Verify Statement 1.
Under Article 217(1)(b), a High Court judge can be removed only by the President on the address of Parliament, on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Statement 1 is true.
Step 2: Verify Statement 2.
The removal DOES require a special majority in Parliament (majority of total membership and two-thirds of members present and voting in each House), mirroring the SC judge removal process under Article 124(4). Statement 2 is false.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Only Statement 1 is correct.
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