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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment process for the President of India involves a detailed procedure outlined in the Constitution, while the process for Supreme Court judges is governed by the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, with different legislative involvement. DETAILS: - The impeachment of the President is detailed in Article 61 of the Constitution of India. - The process requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha). - The impeachment of a Supreme Court judge is governed by the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, which also requires a two-thirds majority but involves a different inquiry process. - For the President, the process starts with a notice of impeachment signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House. - For judges, the process includes an inquiry by a committee before the motion is introduced. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If impeached, the President or judge is removed from office. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 61; Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.