SHORT ANSWER:
The requirement for a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha makes it challenging to impeach a constitutional authority like the President or a Supreme Court judge.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment requires significant political consensus, making it difficult to achieve.
- Both houses must agree, which often involves complex negotiations and party alignments.
- The process is designed to prevent frivolous or politically motivated impeachments.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeachment is successful, the authority is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61 (President) and Article 124(4) (Supreme Court Judges)
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