Article 121: Restriction on discussion in Parliament

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1. 1. Under Article 121, the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or of a High Court in the discharge of his duties may be discussed in Parliament:

   A.only in a secret sitting of the House convened for that purpose by the presiding officerB.only after a committee of the House has first reported to the whole House that a prima facie case existsC.only with the previous permission of the Chief Justice of India obtained separately in each caseD.only upon a motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the removal of the Judge
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2. 2. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 121 bars discussion in Parliament on the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court in the discharge of his duties, except upon a motion for presenting an address to the President praying for the Judge's removal. 2. Article 211 bars discussion in the Legislature of a State on the conduct of a Judge of the Supreme Court or a High Court in the discharge of his duties. 3. Article 211 permits such discussion in a State Legislature upon a motion for the removal of the Judge moved in that Legislature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   A.1, 2 and 3B.1 and 2 onlyC.1 and 3 onlyD.2 only
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