Who among the following has the power to remove the judges of the High Court, from his office when each house of the parliament passed a resolution?

The correct answer is President of India.

Key Points

• The President of India has the authority to remove a judge of the High Court under Article 217(1)(b) and Article 124(4) of the Constitution of India.
• Removal can only occur through a process called impeachment, which requires a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament.
• The impeachment process involves proving grounds of misbehavior or incapacity through an inquiry conducted by a committee.
• A special majority vote is required in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to pass the resolution for removal.
• Once the resolution is passed, the President acts on the recommendation of Parliament to remove the judge from office.

Additional Information

• Article 124(4) of the Indian Constitution: Specifies the procedure for the removal of judges of the Supreme Court, which is also applicable to High Court judges.
• Grounds for Removal: Judges can only be removed on proven charges of "misbehavior" or "incapacity."
• Impeachment Process: The process begins with a motion signed by at least 100 Lok Sabha members or 50 Rajya Sabha members, followed by an inquiry conducted by a three-member committee.
• Special Majority: Requires a two-thirds majority of members present and voting in both houses of Parliament for the resolution to pass.
• Checks and Balances: The procedure ensures independence of the judiciary by making removal difficult and subject to rigorous scrutiny.