SHORT ANSWER:
The grounds for impeachment of the President and Vice President in India are violation of the Constitution, and misconduct.
DETAILS:
- Article 61 of the Indian Constitution states that the President can be impeached for violation of the Constitution.
- Article 67(b) mentions that the Vice President can be removed for "violation of the Constitution."
- Past impeachment attempts have focused on the interpretation of "violation" and "misconduct," but none have succeeded against the President.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President or Vice President is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India
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