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A judge of Supreme Court of India can be removed from office by __ ?

AParliament by law

BJudges of supreme court by Majority

CPresident on a resolution by parliament

DPresident on his/ her own discretion

Answer:

C. President on a resolution by parliament

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A Judge of the Supreme Court (and also High Court) can be removed from his position by President only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. Each house, in order to remove the judge, will have to pass a resolution which is supported by 2/3rd of members present and voting


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i) Article 213 provides that there shall be a High Court for each State.
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iii) Under Article 226, it has the power to issue certain writs.
iv) As per the provision of the Constitution of India common High Court can be established for two or more States.

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