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SHORT ANSWER: The two-thirds majority requirement is essential for the impeachment process in both Parliament and state legislatures to ensure that a significant consensus is needed to remove a high official. DETAILS: - Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament or in the respective state legislature. - This ensures that the decision to impeach is not taken lightly and reflects a broad agreement among elected representatives. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - If the two-thirds majority is not achieved, the impeachment motion fails, and the official remains in office. SOURCE: - Constitution of India, Article 61 (for President) and Article 217 (for High Court judges).
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