SHORT ANSWER:
The President of India plays a formal role in the impeachment process of a Supreme Court or High Court judge by signing the impeachment order.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment can be initiated by either House of Parliament.
- The President acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers after the impeachment process is completed.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the judge is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 124(4) and Article 217(1) of the Constitution of India.
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