History & Civics
2nd February 2024, the ANI reported:
Centre notifies appointment of Chief Justices of seven different High Courts.
Can the Centre remove the judges? Give a reason for your answer.
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No, the Centre cannot remove High Court judges. They can be removed only by the President through impeachment on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity, with a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. This ensures judicial independence.
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