SHORT ANSWER:
The voting requirement for the impeachment of the President and the removal of a Supreme Court judge differs in terms of the majority needed in Parliament.
DETAILS:
- For the impeachment of the President, a two-thirds majority is required in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha).
- For the removal of a Supreme Court judge, a two-thirds majority is also required in both Houses of Parliament.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President is removed from office.
- If a Supreme Court judge is removed, they are also dismissed from their position.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India (for President)
- Article 124(4) of the Constitution of India (for Supreme Court judges)
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