Art. 140 · Part 11
Removal of Judge
न्यायाधीश पदमुक्ति
Original Text
SC judges can be removed by impeachment in Parliament. High Court and District Court judges can be removed on recommendation of the Judicial Council.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Removing a Supreme Court judge requires impeachment by Parliament — a high political bar. For lower court judges, the Judicial Council can recommend removal for misconduct, incapacity, or corruption. The process is deliberately difficult: judges should not fear removal for unpopular decisions.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
सर्वोच्चका न्यायाधीश — संसदीय महाभियोग। अन्य न्यायाधीश — न्याय परिषद्को सिफारिसमा।
✅ Strengths
High removal threshold protects judicial independence.
⚠️ Concerns
Impeachment is so politically complex that corrupt judges may remain in office.