Question

Which of the following is a ground for removing a High Court judge?

• A. Proved misbehaviour
• B. Contempt of court
• C. Holding an office of profit
• D. Non-application of a judicious mind

Hint:

Grounds for removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges: \[ \boxed{\text{Proved Misbehaviour or Incapacity}} \] Removal requires a special majority in both Houses of Parliament.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall why removal is hard.
To keep judges independent, the Constitution gives them security of tenure, so they cannot be removed easily.

Step 2: Find the relevant Articles.
Article 217 covers High Court judges, and it says they are removed like Supreme Court judges under Article 124(4).

Step 3: Know the only grounds.
A judge can be removed only for proved misbehaviour or incapacity. No other reason is allowed.

Step 4: Test the options.
Contempt of court, holding an office of profit, and non-application of mind are not constitutional grounds for removal. Only proved misbehaviour fits.

Answer: Proved misbehaviour (Option 1).