SHORT ANSWER:
The Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill aims to establish a framework for the accountability of judges, which can relate to impeachment in cases of misbehavior or incapacity.
DETAILS:
- The Bill seeks to set standards for judicial conduct and establish a mechanism for complaints against judges.
- It provides for the establishment of a National Judicial Oversight Committee to investigate complaints.
- Impeachment of judges is governed by Article 124(4) of the Constitution, which requires a two-thirds majority in Parliament for removal.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If a judge is found guilty of misbehavior or incapacity, it can lead to impeachment proceedings.
SOURCE:
- Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill, 2010 / Ministry of Law and Justice
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