- Statement I is true. The impeachment procedure for the President of India, as outlined in Article 61 of the Constitution, is a quasi-judicial process involving investigation of charges and voting by Parliament. The only ground specified for impeachment is "violation of the Constitution". - Statement II is true. Article 61(2) states that the charge for impeachment "may be preferred by either House of Parliament". The process can begin in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. - Statement I describes the nature of the impeachment process (quasi-judicial) and the grounds for it (violation of the Constitution). Statement II describes where the process can be initiated (either House). The fact that the process can start in either House does not explain why it is quasi-judicial or why the ground is violation of the Constitution. They are distinct facts about the procedure.
Consider the following statements: Statement I: Impeachment procedure is a quasi-judicial procedure and the President of India can be impeached only on the grounds of violation of the Constitution Statement II: The impeachment procedure can be initiated in either House of the Parliament
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2014 · Topic: The President (Impeachment and Removal Process)
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Answer: B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
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