1. Grounds for Removal:

A High Court judge can be removed only on two grounds:
Proved misbehaviour (e.g., corruption, abuse of power)
Incapacity (physical or mental inability to perform duties)

2. Initiation of Removal Process:

• A motion for removal must be signed by:
• 100 Lok Sabha MPs or 50 Rajya Sabha MPs.
• The motion is then submitted to the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

3. Inquiry by a Judicial Committee:

• If accepted, the Speaker/Chairman forms a three-member judicial committee consisting of:

1. A Supreme Court Judge
2. A Chief Justice of a High Court
3. A distinguished jurist

• The committee investigates the charges against the judge.

4. Report Submission & Parliamentary Voting:

• If the committee finds the judge guilty, the motion moves to both Houses of Parliament.
• The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha must pass the motion by a special majority:
• Two-thirds of members present and voting
• Absolute majority of the total strength of the House

5. President's Approval & Final Removal:

• If both Houses pass the motion, it is sent to the President of India.
• The President issues an order for the judge's removal.