SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the President is detailed in Article 61 of the Constitution, while other constitutional authorities like the Vice President and judges follow different procedures.
DETAILS:
- The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
- The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- Other constitutional authorities, like judges, are impeached under Article 124 and Article 217, which also require a two-thirds majority but involve different procedures.
- Grounds for impeachment include "violation of the Constitution" for the President and "misbehavior" or incapacity for judges.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or judges are removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 61, 124, 217
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