SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process of governors in India is governed by Article 156 and Article 157 of the Constitution of India.
DETAILS:
- Article 156 states that the Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President, but the President must act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers.
- Article 157 outlines the qualifications for the Governor and does not directly address impeachment.
- The process for impeachment is not explicitly detailed for governors, but it follows the general principles of impeachment as laid out for the President in Article 61, which involves a two-thirds majority in the legislative assembly.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the Governor is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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