RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The Chief Justice of India follows specific procedures for impeachment of judges, while the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly follows different procedures for the impeachment of a Governor. DETAILS: - The impeachment of a judge requires a motion to be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha or 50 members of the Rajya Sabha, followed by an investigation and a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses. - The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly must follow the procedure outlined in Article 217 of the Constitution for the impeachment of a Governor, which includes a motion supported by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - For judges, impeachment can lead to removal from office. - For Governors, impeachment can also lead to removal from office. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Articles 124 (Judges) and 217 (Governors)