A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only on grounds of ........

Constitutional Law Judicial System

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A judge of the Supreme Court can be removed from office only on grounds of

Gross inefficiency

Delivering wrong judgments

Senility

Proven misbehaviour or incapacity.

Explanation:

A judge can be removed on the grounds of “proved misbehaviour or incapacity”. Neither misbehaviour nor incapacity are defined, but would include any criminal activity or other judicial impropriety. ... An impeachment motion against the judge needs to be raised in either of the Houses of Parliament.