SHORT ANSWER:
The Parliament plays a crucial role in the impeachment process of both the President of India and Supreme Court judges, but the procedures and requirements differ.
DETAILS:
- For the President's impeachment, both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) must participate in the process.
- The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses.
- For Supreme Court judges, the process also involves both Houses of Parliament, but it requires a motion to be passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses after an inquiry into the judge's conduct.
- The procedure for judges is detailed in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or judge is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India for President; Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 for judges.
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