SHORT ANSWER:
The Chief Justice of India oversees the impeachment process of the President, while the Chief Justice of a State High Court oversees the impeachment process of a State Governor.
DETAILS:
- The Chief Justice of India is involved in the impeachment of the President as per Article 61 of the Constitution of India.
- The Chief Justice of the State High Court is involved in the impeachment of a State Governor as per Article 161 of the Constitution of India.
- The process for impeachment of both involves a two-thirds majority in the respective houses of Parliament or State Legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment can lead to removal from office for both the President and the State Governor.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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