Delhi APO 2005

Who among the following can remove a Judge of High Court from his office?

Verified Answer
A. President
B. President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India
C. President on the basis of resolution passed by both Houses of Parliament
D. Governor on the basis of resolution passed by the State Legislature

Explanation:

A Judge of a High Court can be removed from office by an order of the President, but only after an address by both Houses of Parliament, supported by a special majority, has been presented to the President in the same session for such removal on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity (Article 217 read with Article 124(4) and (5) of the Constitution).