13 August 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis

1. Speaker admits motion to remove Allahabad HC judge over misconduct

(Page 1, The Indian Express (Delhi Edition)

• Constitutional Basis:

  • Articles 124(4) & (5): Removal process for SC judges, applicable to HCs via Article 217.

  • Article 217 & 218: Appointment, conditions, and removal process for High Court judges.

  • Requires “proved misbehaviour or incapacity” and a special majority in both Houses.

• Inquiry Committee Members:

  • Justice Aravind Kumar (SC)

  • Chief Justice M.M. Shrivastava (Madras HC)

  • Senior Advocate B.V. Acharya

• Significance:

  • Upholds judicial accountability while safeguarding judicial independence.

  • Rare instance — only a few impeachment proceedings since Independence.

• Concerns:

  • Lengthy procedure may allow accused judges to retire before conclusion.

  • Political misuse risk if not handled impartially.

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