Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the

Which of the following is/are the part/parts of the procedure for the impeachment of a Judge of the Supreme Court of India ?

1. A motion signed by atleast 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha is delivered to the Speaker or Chairman.
2. The motion is investigated by a Committee of three Jurists constituted by the Speaker or Chairman.
3. The Judge will be removed by the Speaker or Chairman if the Committee of three Jurists recommends.

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The correct option is B) 1 and 2 only.

Statement 1 correctly describes the initiation of the impeachment procedure in Parliament. Statement 2 correctly describes the mandatory investigation by a three-member committee constituted by the presiding officer. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Speaker or Chairman does not remove the judge; removal requires a vote in *both* Houses of Parliament by a special majority, followed by an order from the President.

The procedure for removal of a Supreme Court or High Court Judge is governed by Article 124(4) and the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968. The process involves the initiation of a motion in Parliament, investigation by a committee, and if the committee finds grounds for removal, consideration and voting by each House of Parliament. The motion for removal must be passed by a special majority in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha before it is sent to the President for the final order of removal.

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