SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment of the President of India involves a detailed procedure as outlined in Article 61 of the Constitution.
DETAILS:
- The impeachment process can be initiated in either House of Parliament.
- A notice of impeachment must be given to the President, signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House.
- The motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in that House.
- The other House then investigates the charges against the President.
- If the second House also passes the motion by a two-thirds majority, the President is impeached.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The President is removed from office upon successful impeachment.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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