SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the President, Vice President, and judges is similar but varies in terms of the initiating body and the grounds for impeachment.
DETAILS:
- The President and Vice President are impeached by the Parliament, while judges are impeached by the Parliament as well but follow a different procedure under the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
- Grounds for impeachment for all include violation of the Constitution, corruption, or misconduct.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the individual is removed from office and may be disqualified from holding any future office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India for President and Vice President; Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 for judges.
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