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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment procedure for the President and judges in India differs in terms of the initiating body and the grounds for impeachment. DETAILS: - The President's impeachment is initiated by Parliament, requiring a two-thirds majority in both Houses. - Judges' impeachment is initiated by Parliament as well, but it requires a motion signed by at least 100 Lok Sabha members or 50 Rajya Sabha members. - Grounds for the President's impeachment include violation of the Constitution, while judges can be impeached for proven misbehavior or incapacity. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Both the President and judges can be removed from office if the impeachment process is successful. SOURCE: - Article 61 of the Constitution of India (President) - Article 124(4) and Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India (Judges)
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