SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the President of India involves both Houses of Parliament, where each House plays a specific role in the proceedings.
DETAILS:
- The process is outlined in Article 61 of the Constitution of India.
- Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
- The process begins with a notice of impeachment, which must be signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House.
- The Rajya Sabha investigates the charges and the Lok Sabha votes on the impeachment.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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