A Supreme Court or High Court judge can be removed by the Parliament by:
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SSC CPO 9th Nov 2022 Shift 2
simple majority
Incorrect Answerboth simple and two third majority
Incorrect Answerspecial majority
Correct Answertwo third majority
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- A Supreme Court or High Court judge in India can be removed through a process involving the Parliament.
- Option 1: Simple Majority
- A simple majority means more than half of the members present and voting.
- This is not sufficient for the removal of a judge.
- Option 2: Both Simple and Two Third Majority
- This would imply a dual requirement, which is not applicable.
- Option 3: Special Majority
- A special majority is required for the removal.
- It means a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting, with at least a majority of the total membership of each House.
- Option 4: Two Third Majority
- Two-thirds majority is a part of the special majority.
Correct Answer: Option 3 - Special Majority
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