Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968

It lays down procedure to initiate and conduct enquiry against erring judges. The Act provides the procedure for the investigation and proof of the misbehaviour or incapacity of a judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court and for the presentation of an address by Parliament to the President and for matter, connected therewith.

  • An impeachment motion for Judges may originate in either House of Parliament.
  • Section 3 describes if the motion is admitted, the Speaker or Chairman (who receives it) will constitute a three-member committee to investigate the complaint. It will comprise: (i) a Supreme Court judge; (ii) ....
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