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The charge of impeachment against the president of India for his removal can be preferred by:

Article 61(1) provides that when the President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, "the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament". The…

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The charge of impeachment against the president of India for his removal can be preferred by:

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Article 61(1) provides that when the President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, "the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament". The resolution needs a notice signed by at least one-fourth of the members of that House and must be passed by two-thirds of its total membership, after which the other House investigates the charge. Either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha may therefore start the process, so the power is not confined to one House.

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