SHORT ANSWER:
The requirement for majority votes differs in the impeachment processes for the President and Supreme Court judges in India.
DETAILS:
- For the President, a two-thirds majority of the total membership of both Houses of Parliament is required.
- For Supreme Court judges, a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in both Houses is needed.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment leads to removal 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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