The Judges Inquiry Committee is a vital three-member statutory tribunal formed under the Judges Inquiry Act 1968 to investigate charges of proved misbehaviour or incapacity against a judge, ensuring strict accountability while safeguarding judicial independence from arbitrary, frivolous political interference.
Click to View MoreImpeachment is a constitutional process, which ensures accountability within the judiciary. The process begins with a motion for removal in either house of Parliament, passed by a special majority in both houses, and the President issues an order for the judge's removal. Despite six attempts since independence, no judge has been impeached thus far.
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