GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN POLITICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Chief Justice (or a Judge) of the High Court can be removed by the
A
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B
same procedure as for the Judges of the Supreme Court
C
Governor
D
Union Home Ministry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Judge of the Supreme Court (and also High Court) can be removed from his position by President on the grounds of misbehaviour or incapacity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Chief Justice of India can be impeached from service by the President of India on advice of the Parliament of India. As per convention, the name suggested by the incumbent chief justice is almost always the next senior most judge in the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mode of removal of a Judge of a High Court in India is same as that of removal of a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. After retirement from the office, a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India.

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