Question
The impeachment of President due to violation of the Constitution is preferred by _____________.
The correct answer is
Either House of the Parliament
Parliamentary Role in Presidential Impeachment
The impeachment of the President of India is a process initiated when the President is alleged to have violated the Constitution.
Initiating Impeachment Charges
- According to Article 61 of the Indian Constitution, charges for impeaching the President can be preferred by either House of the Parliament.
- This means the process can start in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
- A notice of at least fourteen days must be given, signed by at least one-fourth of the members of the House, proposing to move a motion for impeachment.
- If the motion is accepted, the initiating House sets the charges.
- The other House then investigates the charges.
Therefore, the impeachment of the President due to violation of the Constitution can be preferred by Either House of the Parliament.
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Which of the following statements is correct about the President of India?
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