Question

Describe the process of the Impeachment of the President of India?

Answer 1

Instructions:Impeachment is initiated in either house, the President steps down if ⅔ members approve the motion.

Solution:The process of removing the President from the office is called Impeachment.

• The motion for impeachment can be introduced in either house of the parliament supported by ¼ members.
• An advance notice of 14 days should be given before the debate and discussion.
• If ⅔ members vote in favour of the motion after the debates and discussions, then the President has to step down from the post.