SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment of a Supreme Court or High Court judge in India follows a detailed procedure as laid out in the Constitution of India.
DETAILS:
- The process is governed by Article 124(4) and Article 217(1) of the Constitution.
- A motion for impeachment must be initiated in either House of Parliament.
- The motion must be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha or 50 members of the Rajya Sabha.
- The motion is then investigated by a committee, which includes a Supreme Court judge and two other members.
- If the committee finds the judge guilty, the motion is put to vote in both Houses of Parliament.
- A two-thirds majority in both Houses is required for impeachment.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the judge is removed from office and cannot hold any judicial position thereafter.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 124 and 217
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