Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

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Q: 18 (NDA-II/2009)
Who can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President of India?

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Polity

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 3: Either House of the Parliament.

In India, impeachment proceedings against the President can be initiated by either house of the Parliament, i.e., the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. Impeachment is a process to remove the President from his/her office for violating the Constitution.

The Constitution of India provides detailed procedures for impeachment. According to Article 61 of the Constitution, the President can be impeached on the grounds of violation of the Constitution. However, before impeachment can be initiated, a notice has to be given to the President, signed by at least one-fourth of the total number of members of the House, which specifies the charges brought against the President.

After the notice is given, it is then investigated by a special committee which is set up to consider the charges. This committee submits its report to the House, and if the charges are found to be valid, impeachment proceedings are initiated.

Therefore, it is important to note that either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha can initiate these impeachment proceedings against the President of India.