SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process of former Chief Justice Dipak Misra was initiated by a notice submitted to the Vice President of India but did not proceed to a vote in Parliament.
DETAILS:
- The impeachment motion was filed by seven opposition parties in April 2018.
- The motion alleged misbehavior and incapacity, including decisions that were seen as controversial.
- The Vice President, as the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, reviewed the motion and referred it to a committee for investigation.
- The committee ultimately found insufficient grounds for impeachment.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Since the motion did not proceed, there were no legal consequences for Chief Justice Dipak Misra.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 124(4) and Article 217(1)
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