'Misconduct' The term includes criminal misconduct as defined in the Indian Judiciary Prevention of Corruption Act, it is mentioned in which of the following Articles?

Key Points

• Article 124 of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India.
• Article 124 (5) explicitly mentions provisions relating to the conduct and removal of judges of the Supreme Court.
• The term 'misconduct' includes criminal misconduct as defined in the Prevention of Corruption Act.
• This article lays down the procedures for the removal of a judge on the grounds of proven misbehavior or incapacity.

Additional Information

• Article 124 (3)
  • This article specifies the qualifications required for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court of India.
  • It includes criteria such as being a citizen of India and having served as a judge of a High Court for at least five years.
• Article 124 (1)
  • This article declares the establishment of the Supreme Court of India.
  • It states that there shall be a Supreme Court of India consisting of a Chief Justice of India and, until Parliament by law prescribes a larger number, not more than seven other Judges.
• Article 124 (7)
  • This article deals with the prohibition on judges of the Supreme Court from pleading or acting in any court or before any authority within the territory of India after their retirement.
• Prevention of Corruption Act
  • This act was enacted to combat corruption in government agencies and public sector businesses in India.
  • It defines what constitutes criminal misconduct and lays down punishments for such offenses.