GS PrelimsPolityAppointment and Removal of Judges2007

Consider the following statements: 1. The Judge (Inquiry) Bill 2006 contemplates to establish a Judicial Council which will receive complaints against Judge of the Supreme Court Chief Justices and Judges. 2. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence act, 2005, a woman can file a petition before a 1st class Judicial magistrate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is correct. The Judge (Inquiry) Bill 2006 did propose the establishment of a Judicial Council to investigate complaints against judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts (including Chief Justices). 2. Statement 2 is correct. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 allows an aggrieved woman (or a protection officer/any other person on her behalf) to file a petition (application) before a Magistrate of the first class concerning acts of domestic violence. 3. Therefore, both statements are correct.

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