Chief Justice of India (CJI) can be removed

 In India, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) can be removed only through a special constitutional procedure, commonly called impeachment. The process is governed by Article 124(4) of the Constitution of India.

Steps to remove the Chief Justice of India

Notice of removal : - At least 100 Lok Sabha MPs or 50 Rajya Sabha MPs must sign a notice seeking removal.

Admission of the motion : - The Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha decides whether to admit the motion.

Investigation : -  If admitted, a three-member committee investigates the allegations of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

Special majority in both Houses : -  Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha must approve the removal motion in the same parliamentary session. Each House needs : -

• A majority of its total membership; and
• At least two-thirds of members present and voting.

President's order : - After both Houses pass the motion with the required majorities, the President of India issues the order removing the CJI.

Important points

• Grounds for removal : - proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
• The Prime Minister or President cannot remove the CJI single-handedly.
• A government disagreement with a judgment is not, by itself, grounds for removal.
• The same constitutional removal procedure applies to other Supreme Court judges.

In simple words : - Parliament must follow a strict investigation and voting process, and the President formally removes the Chief Justice.

Source : - Article 124 of the Constitution of India.