GS2 · 15 marks · 250 words

Critically examine the 'in-house procedure' adopted by the Apex Court to inquire into allegations of misconduct against judges of constitutional courts in India.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2025

JudiciaryTransparency and AccountabilitySeparation of Powers

Syllabus: Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary—Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity.

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The toppers’ answers

Ujjwal PriyankAIR 10 · CSE 2025 · 165 wordsTheir whole copy

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The Supreme Court recently carried out an "in-house procedure" against Justice Yashwant Verma in whose house bundles of ₹ 500 cash were accidentally set on fire.

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Strengths of "in-house procedure"

  1. Ensures judicial transparency and accountability.

  2. It can provide a torchbearer for taking action against corrupt judges.

  3. Promote a spirit of enquiry into injustices through the

initiative on part of Supreme court.

(4) It can help Parliament in its impeachment for removal of judges.

(5) It provides confidence to the public in the judiciary of the country.

(6) It ensures that judiciary is not only independent but also responsible.

Limitation of "in house procedure"

(1) According to constitution, judges can be removed from Supreme Court or high court only by the President of India

(2) The judges Inquiry Act, 1986

Provide for mechanism of removal:

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- Parliament adopts resolution - L.S. (100 members) - Rajya Sabha (50 members) - constitute committee consisting of Judges - Finding true - Y -> Parliament notes - Special majority - Passed - President removes judge - F -> No impeachment

(3) Thus "in house procedure" can be just an initiation, but no significant result

Close · a summary

The Supreme Court through its procedure sets high watermark of judicial effectiveness

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