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SHORT ANSWER: The impeachment process of the President of India involves several stages as outlined in the Constitution. DETAILS: - The process can be initiated in either House of Parliament. - A notice of impeachment must be given, signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House. - The House must investigate the charges and require a two-thirds majority to pass the impeachment motion. - If passed, the motion is sent to the other House, which also must investigate and pass the motion with a two-thirds majority. - If both Houses approve, the President is impeached and removed from office. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - The President is removed from office if the impeachment motion is passed by both Houses. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 61