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SHORT ANSWER: The Chief Justice of India and the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly play key roles in the impeachment process for the President and Governor, respectively, but their functions differ in terms of the bodies they oversee. DETAILS: - The Chief Justice of India presides over the impeachment trial of the President in the Rajya Sabha. - The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly oversees the impeachment process of the Governor in the State Assembly. - The Chief Justice ensures legal procedures are followed during the trial, while the Speaker manages the legislative proceedings. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Impeachment can lead to removal from office if the required majority is achieved in both Houses of Parliament for the President, and in the State Assembly for the Governor. SOURCE: - Article 61 of the Constitution of India (President's Impeachment) - Article 153 and Article 356 of the Constitution of India (Governor's Impeachment)