Paper: GS – II, Subject: Polity, Topic: Judiciary, Issue: Impeachment of Judges.
Context:
The government is likely to initiate an impeachment motion in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament against Justice Varma Case (Yashwant), formerly of the Delhi High Court.
- This follows the findings of a three-judge in-house inquiry panel set up by the Supreme Court, which found merit in allegations that large amounts of cash were discovered at his official residence.
Key Takeaways:
Constitutional Provisions Related to Impeachment of Judges:
- Article124(4): provides for impeachment of a judge of a supreme court.
- Article 218 says the same provisions shall apply to a judge of High Court as well.
- Grounds: Proven misbehavior and incapacity (Not defined in the Constitution).
- Procedure is regulated by Judges Enquiry Act (1968).
Procedure for Impeachment:
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