RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The Vice President and Chief Justice of India have distinct roles in the impeachment process of the President and Supreme Court judges. DETAILS: - The Vice President presides over the impeachment proceedings of the President, while the Chief Justice oversees the impeachment of Supreme Court judges. - For the President's impeachment, the Vice President ensures the process follows constitutional procedures, whereas the Chief Justice ensures the integrity of the process for judges. - The impeachment of the President requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament, while the impeachment of judges requires a similar majority in the Lok Sabha and a two-thirds majority in the Rajya Sabha. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If impeached, the President is removed from office, and judges face removal from their positions. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Articles 61 (President) and 124(4) (Judges).