2011 · Q71
Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?
- 1A motion signed by at least 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman.
- 2The motion is investigated by a Committee of three Jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman.
- 3The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three Jurists recommends.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
indian-polity-economyjudiciary
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2
- C2 and 3
- DOnly 1
Explanation
The impeachment motion needs 100 Lok Sabha or 50 Rajya Sabha signatures and is investigated by a three-member committee; removal requires a special majority of Parliament, not a decision by the Speaker/Chairman.