
Impeachment: US vs India
- Context (TH): The USA House of Representatives voted to formally open an impeachment inquiry into the President.
- Impeachment is the act or process of formally removing a public official.
- None of the US Presidents have been impeached officially by both the houses of the US Congress.
- Some have faced the charge and have been officially impeached by one house.
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Impeachment in USA vs India
| Basis of Distinction |
USA |
India |
| Applicability | Following are subject to impeachment:
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Only President (Article 61 of IC) |
| Grounds | Treason, Bribery, other high crimes or misdemeanours | Violation of the IC |
| Process |
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As a result of the investigation, if a resolution is passed by a majority of two-thirds of the total membership of the House, the President is removed from office |
| Consequences | If removed from office, the President cannot hold the elected office again. | The President stands impeached. |















