RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: To impeach the President of India, a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament is required; to impeach a Governor, a simple majority in the state legislature is necessary. DETAILS: - For the President: Article 61 of the Constitution of India states that impeachment requires a two-thirds majority of the total membership in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. - For the Governor: Article 156 of the Constitution allows for impeachment by a simple majority of the members present and voting in the state legislature. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The President can be removed from office if the impeachment process is successful. - The Governor can be removed from office if the impeachment process is successful. SOURCE: - Constitution of India