The impeachment of the President of India

 The impeachment of the President of India is governed by Article 61 of the Constitution. It is a quasi-judicial process, meaning it involves both Parliamentary proceedings and legal scrutiny.

Impeachment Process

1. Grounds for Impeachment

   • The President can be impeached for "violation of the Constitution."

   • However, the term "violation of the Constitution" is not explicitly defined, making it subject to interpretation.

2. Procedure

   • A notice signed by at least one-fourth of the members of either House is required.

   • The motion must be passed by a two-thirds majority in both Houses of Parliament.

   • An investigation is conducted before the final vote.

   • If the motion is passed, the President is removed from office.

Exceptions & Limitations

• No President has been impeached in India so far.

• The Vice President does not automatically take over unless the impeachment is successful.

• The President continues to exercise powers until the process is completed.

• Unlike the U.S. impeachment process, which involves the judiciary, India's impeachment is purely parliamentary.