SHORT ANSWER:
The Indian Constitution outlines the roles and powers of the executive, legislative, and judiciary in Articles 52 to 78 for the executive, Articles 79 to 122 for the legislative, and Articles 124 to 147 for the judiciary, including the impeachment process in Articles 61 and 124.
DETAILS:
- The President can be impeached by the Parliament for violation of the Constitution.
- The process requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- The Chief Justice and other judges of the Supreme Court can also be impeached for misbehavior or incapacity, following a similar process.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment leads to removal from office and disqualification from holding any future office under the Government of India.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 61, 124, 52-78, 79-122, 124-147.
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