GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has the right to remove a sessions judge from service?
A
High Court
B
The concerned State Government
C
By impeachment only
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The constitution provides that a judge can be removed only by an order of the president, based on a motion passed by both houses of parliament. The procedure for removal of judges is elaborated in the Judges Inquiry Act, 1968.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Judge of a High Court can be removed by the President on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacityā€¯ on an address of each house of Parliament.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tenure of a High Court judges is not fixed by the Constitution but they hold office until they attain the age of 62 years. A judge of High Court can resign his office by writing to the President any time after the appointment.

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