SHORT ANSWER:
The process of gathering support for impeachment differs in terms of the initiating body and the required majority.
DETAILS:
- For the President, impeachment is initiated by either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) and requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses.
- For a Supreme Court judge, impeachment is initiated by either House of Parliament but requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses as well, but the grounds for impeachment are different (misbehavior or incapacity).
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or judge is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 124(4) and Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India (for Supreme Court judges)
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