The impeachment procedure of the President of India is outlined in Article 61 of the Constitution. It involves specific charges (violation of the Constitution), investigation, and voting by Parliament. - While the process is carried out by the Parliament (a legislative body), it involves elements that resemble a judicial process. - Charges are framed, evidence may be examined, the President has the right to appear and be represented, and the process requires specific majorities in both Houses. - It is not a purely legislative act like passing a bill, nor is it a purely judicial trial conducted by a court of law. - The term "Quasi-Judicial" is used to describe procedures conducted by bodies that are not courts but have powers to make decisions that affect the rights of individuals, often involving hearings and investigation akin to judicial proceedings. The impeachment process fits this description.
The procedure of Impeachment of the President of India is
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2016 · Topic: The President (Impeachment and Removal Process)
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