SHORT ANSWER:
India has had one historical impeachment proceeding against a Supreme Court judge, Justice V. Ramaswami, in 1993.
DETAILS:
- The impeachment motion was initiated in the Lok Sabha.
- It was based on allegations of misbehavior and corruption.
- The motion was not passed as it did not receive the required two-thirds majority.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- If the impeachment had succeeded, Justice Ramaswami would have been removed from office.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 124(4) and Article 217(1).
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