SHORT ANSWER:
The grounds for impeachment of judges and legislators are defined by different constitutional provisions and legislative procedures as per Supreme Court rulings.
DETAILS:
- Judges are impeached under Article 124(4) and Article 217 of the Constitution, which require a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- Legislators are impeached under Article 101(3) and Article 190(3) with different procedures based on the respective state or central laws.
- The Supreme Court has clarified that the grounds for impeachment must be based on proven misbehavior or incapacity for judges, while legislators may face different grounds as per their governing laws.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment results in removal from office for both judges and legislators.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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