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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q53

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When was the initial motion to dismiss a Supreme Court Justice signed by 108 Parliament members?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 1991.

Removal of Supreme court judge
  • As per Article 124(4),  The Constitution of India provides a set of regulations for the removal of the Supreme Court judge.
  • In 1991, a removal notice was brought in by 108 Lok Sabha MPs of the National Front against justice V. Ramaswami for allegations of wrongdoing pertaining to his tenure as chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high court.