SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is detailed in the Constitution of India under Article 124 and Article 217.
DETAILS:
- A judge can be impeached for proven misbehavior or incapacity.
- The process requires a motion to be introduced in either House of Parliament.
- The motion must be signed by at least 100 members in the Lok Sabha or 50 members in the Rajya Sabha.
- The motion must be investigated by a committee, and if the committee finds the judge guilty, the motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the judge is removed from office and cannot hold any judicial position thereafter.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 124 and Article 217
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