SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the President of India is governed by Article 61 of the Constitution, while the removal procedure for a State Governor is outlined in Article 156.
DETAILS:
- The President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- The Governor can be removed by the President at any time, but the President must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- The impeachment process for the President involves a detailed procedure including notice and investigation, while the removal of a Governor does not require such a process.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment results in removal from office for the President.
- Removal of a Governor does not involve any legal proceedings.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 61 and 156
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