With reference to the impeachment process of Chief Justice of India in Lok Sabha consider the follow...........

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With reference to the impeachment process of Chief Justice of India in Lok Sabha, consider the following statements.

1) For the consideration of such a motion in the Lok Sabha, at least the 100 members must sign the motion.

2) The Speaker can either accept or reject a motion suggested by the members of the house.

3) If the motion is admitted, the Parliamentary Committee on Privileges investigates the charges against the CJI.

4) The motion needs to be passed by absolute majority in Lok Sabha.

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Explanation:

These are the steps involved:

Step 1: A removal motion signed by 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha has to be submitted to the Speaker of the Lower House or Chairperson (i.e. Vice President) of the Upper House. This can be in either of the Houses of Parliament.

Step 2: The Speaker/Chairperson can either accept or reject the motion.

Step 3: If the motion is admitted, then the Speaker/ Chairperson forms a three-member committee comprising a senior judge of the Supreme Court, a judge of a high court and a distinguished jurist to investigate the charges levelled against the CJI.

Step 4: If the committee supports the motion, it can be taken up for discussion. It must be passed by a special two-third majority of MPs in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Step 5: After it is passed in both Houses, it is presented to the President, who can pass a Presidential Order for removal of the CJI.

The Congress and six other opposition parties have moved a notice for the impeachment of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra, accusing him of “misbehaviour” and “misusing” authority. So far, no Chief Justice has ever been impeached in India.

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