SHORT ANSWER:
The impeachment process for the President of India involves a detailed procedure as outlined in Article 61 of the Constitution, while the process for a State Governor is similar but follows the provisions in Article 156.
DETAILS:
- The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.
- The process begins with a notice of impeachment signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House.
- The President must be given an opportunity to defend themselves.
- The impeachment motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- For a State Governor, the impeachment process is initiated by the State Legislature and requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of the State Legislature.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If impeached, the President is removed from office; the same applies to a State Governor.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Articles 61 and 156.
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