SHORT ANSWER:
The voting mechanism for the impeachment of the President and Supreme Court judges differs in terms of the required majority in Parliament.
DETAILS:
- For the President's impeachment, a two-thirds majority is needed in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- For the impeachment of Supreme Court judges, a two-thirds majority is also required, but the process involves a different procedure as outlined in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment leads to removal from office for both the President and Supreme Court judges.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 124(4) and Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India (for judges)
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