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UGC NET 2023 Political Science
How many minimum members of Rajya Sabha are required to move a motion of impeachment of a judge?
A40
B45
C50 ✓ Correct
D55
Correct answer: (C) 50 — A motion for the removal of a judge requires the signed notice of at least 50 members of the Rajya Sabha, so the answer is 50.
Explanation
★A motion for the removal of a judge requires the signed notice of at least 50 members of the Rajya Sabha, so the answer is 50.
★In the Lok Sabha the corresponding requirement is the signed notice of at least 100 members.
★Article 124(4) governs the removal of a judge of the Supreme Court on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
★The judge can be removed only by an order of the President after an address by each House supported by a special majority.
★The special majority means a majority of the total membership of the House and a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting.
★The procedure for removal is detailed in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
★For NET, fix the removal thresholds: 50 members in the Rajya Sabha or 100 members in the Lok Sabha to move the motion.
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