The Indian Constitution provides for an independent judiciary to safeguard the rights and liberties of citizens. The appointment and removal of judges in India are governed by specific constitutional provisions to ensure their impartiality and independence.
Article 124 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court, while Article 217 deals with the appointment of judges to the High Courts. The President of India appoints judges to both the Supreme Court and High Courts in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and other senior judges.
The Constitution also provides for the removal of judges through a process of impeachment. The process of impeachment involves the initiation of a motion by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha, or 50 members of the Rajya Sabha, followed by an inquiry and investigation by a committee of judges and members of Parliament. The motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in each House of Parliament before the judge can be removed from office.
The constitutional provisions relating to the appointment and removal of judges are aimed at ensuring the independence and impartiality of the judiciary, which is essential for upholding the rule of law and protecting the rights and liberties of citizens.
