Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Judiciary:
- The procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court judge is mentioned in the Constitution.
- The procedure for the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court is given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- The procedure for the removal of a Supreme Court judge is stated in the Collegium system.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are true?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Article 124 lays down the ground (proved misbehaviour or incapacity) and the broad process for removing a Supreme Court judge. Statement 2 is correct because the detailed investigation procedure is set out in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. Statement 3 is wrong, since the Collegium system deals with appointments and transfers of judges, not their removal.