Question

Write a short note of the following:

Impeachment power of Union Parliament

Answer 1

• The Union Parliament has the authority to impeach the President of India for violating the Constitution.
• The impeachment procedure can be started by either House.
• First, one-fourth of the members of a House must provide a signed notification at least 14 days in advance.
• After debate, if the House passes the impeachment resolution with a two-thirds vote, it is referred to the other House for investigation.
• The President has the right to defend himself. If the second House passes the resolution with a two-thirds majority, the President will be impeached on that date.
• Also, Parliament has the authority to remove Supreme Court and High Court judges based on proven fraud or incapacity, which requires a two-thirds majority in both Houses.