Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 provides the procedural framework for conducting inquiries under Articles 124(4) and 217(1)(b). It supplements the constitutional provisions with specific procedural safeguards.
- The inquiry committee has powers of a civil court: can summon witnesses, compel document production, and examine evidence
- The charged judge receives a copy of the charges and has the right to present a written defence and cross-examine witnesses
- The committee's findings are laid before the originating House; if the committee finds misbehaviour proved, the motion proceeds to a vote
- If the initiating House passes the motion, the other House must also consider and pass it in the same session
- A resignation by the judge at any stage prior to the Presidential address terminates the process — no mechanism exists to continue proceedings against a former judge
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