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Q: Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India, lays down the procedure for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court?
  • A. Article 368
  • B. Article 124
  • C. Article 139
  • D. Article 104
Correct Answer: Option B - The procedure for removal of the Supreme Court Judge is guided by Article 124 (4) of the Constitution of India. Article 218 provides the application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts. A Judge of the Supreme Court can not be removed from office except by an order of the President passed after an address in each house of parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less then two thirds of members present and voting.
B. The procedure for removal of the Supreme Court Judge is guided by Article 124 (4) of the Constitution of India. Article 218 provides the application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts. A Judge of the Supreme Court can not be removed from office except by an order of the President passed after an address in each house of parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less then two thirds of members present and voting.

Explanations:

The procedure for removal of the Supreme Court Judge is guided by Article 124 (4) of the Constitution of India. Article 218 provides the application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts. A Judge of the Supreme Court can not be removed from office except by an order of the President passed after an address in each house of parliament supported by a majority of the total membership of that house and by a majority of not less then two thirds of members present and voting.