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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment of a Supreme Court or High Court judge in India involves a detailed procedure as per the Constitution of India. DETAILS: - The process begins with a motion for impeachment being introduced in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha). - The motion must be signed by at least 100 members of the Lok Sabha or 50 members of the Rajya Sabha. - The motion is then discussed and must be passed by a two-thirds majority in the House where it is introduced. - If passed, the motion is sent to the other House, which must also pass it by a two-thirds majority. - An inquiry is conducted by a committee appointed by the House to investigate the charges against the judge. - If the committee finds the judge guilty, the impeachment motion is taken up for voting in both Houses. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If the impeachment motion is passed by both Houses, the judge is removed from office. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 124(4) and Article 124(5)