SHORT ANSWER:
The Supreme Court of India applies the standards of "misbehavior" as defined in the Constitution for the impeachment of judges, which are stricter compared to those for legislators.
DETAILS:
- Judges can be impeached for "proved misbehavior" or incapacity under Article 124(4) of the Constitution.
- The process for judges involves a detailed inquiry and requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- Legislators can be disqualified for various reasons under the Representation of the People Act, which may include criminal convictions or failure to disclose assets.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment of a judge leads to removal from office.
- Disqualification of a legislator can lead to loss of membership in the House.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 124; Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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