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.