SHORT ANSWER:
There have been attempts to impeach Indian Presidents, notably President Zakir Husain and President Giani Zail Singh, but none were successful.
DETAILS:
- Article 61 of the Indian Constitution outlines the procedure for the impeachment of the President.
- President Zakir Husain faced impeachment discussions in 1969 but passed away before the process could be initiated.
- President Giani Zail Singh faced impeachment discussions in 1987, but the motion was not pursued.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Impeachment requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament, which has not been achieved in these cases.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 61
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