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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment process for judges in India involves a detailed procedure as per the Constitution of India. DETAILS: - The process is governed by Article 124(4) and Article 217 of the Constitution. - A judge can be impeached for "proved misbehavior" or incapacity. - The impeachment motion must be initiated in either House of Parliament. - A minimum of 100 members of Lok Sabha or 50 members of Rajya Sabha must support the motion. - The motion must be investigated by a committee, which includes a Supreme Court judge, a High Court judge, and a distinguished jurist. - If the committee finds the judge guilty, the motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If impeached, the judge is removed from office and loses their judicial position. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 124 and Article 217