Impeachment of Kolkata HC judge

The Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan has recommended impeachment of a sitting Kolkata High Court Judge Soumitra Sen for misappropriating Rs 22.83 lakh from the receiver's account to his personal account. Justice Sen, allegedly acted in an 'inappropriate manner' as the receiver of Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) in 1993. Justice Sen was appointed as the receiver in a dispute between SAIL and the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. Justice Sen was appointed as the High Court judge in 2003. He was asked to resign but did not comply and therefore, the Chief Justice has recommended his impeachment by Parliament. A sitting Supreme Court or High Court judge can be removed from his post only through an impeachment by Parliament. The recommendation has already being sent to the Law Ministry. Law Minister H R Bhardwaj today confirmed to the media that he has received the recommendation of the CJI and has forwarded it. A resolution for his impeachment is to be passed by joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament. Then he will be removed by the President, who is the appointing authority for Supreme Court or High Court judges.

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