SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment of a judge in India is outlined in Article 124(4) and Article 217 of the Constitution.
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, which will report its findings.
- A two-thirds majority in both Houses is required to remove the judge.
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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