SHORT ANSWER:
The Chief Justice of India presides over the impeachment proceedings against the President.
DETAILS:
- The Chief Justice ensures that the impeachment process follows the constitutional provisions as laid out in Article 61 of the Constitution of India.
- They oversee the proceedings in the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and ensure fair conduct of the process.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the impeachment is successful, the President is removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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