SHORT ANSWER:
The President's defense does not play a formal role in the impeachment process as it is primarily a political process conducted by the Parliament.
DETAILS:
- Impeachment is initiated in the Lok Sabha and requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution, but the process is managed by the legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Article 61 of the Constitution of India
As for judicial intervention, the Supreme Court has ruled on the validity of impeachment proceedings in some cases, but specific precedents may vary.
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