SHORT ANSWER:
Impeachment proceedings in India have occurred against the President and judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
DETAILS:
- The first impeachment was against President Zakir Husain in 1969, but he resigned before the process.
- The second was against President Giani Zail Singh in 1987, which did not succeed.
- The most notable was against Chief Justice of India, Justice Ranjan Gogoi, in 2019, which also did not succeed.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeachment is successful, the official is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India.
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