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)
| Topic: GS2 – Polity & Governance |
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Constitutional Basis:
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Articles 124(4) & (5): Removal process for SC judges, applicable to HCs via Article 217.
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Article 217 & 218: Appointment, conditions, and removal process for High Court judges.
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Requires “proved misbehaviour or incapacity” and a special majority in both Houses.
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Inquiry Committee Members:
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Justice Aravind Kumar (SC)
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Chief Justice M.M. Shrivastava (Madras HC)
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Senior Advocate B.V. Acharya
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Significance:
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Upholds judicial accountability while safeguarding judicial independence.
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Rare instance — only a few impeachment proceedings since Independence.
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Concerns:
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Lengthy procedure may allow accused judges to retire before conclusion.
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Political misuse risk if not handled impartially.
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| Practice Question: Discuss the constitutional procedure for removal of High Court judges and evaluate its effectiveness in ensuring judicial accountability |
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