In which of the following articles of the Indian constitution is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India mentioned?

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  1. 60
  2. 59
  3. 62
  4. 61

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Option 4 : 61
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The correct answer is ​Article 61.

  • ARTICLE 61(Procedure For Impeachment of The President):
    • When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.
  • The ​President of India:
    • The President of India is the head of the Indian State. 
    • The President of India is the first citizen of India and acts as the symbol of unity, integrity, and harmony.
  • The Chief Justice of India: Chief Justice of the Republic of India and chief judge of the Supreme Court of India on top of the important officer of the Indian federal judiciary.
  • The Law Commission:
    • ​Law Commission of India is not a constitutional body but a non-statutory body, constituted by notification of Government of India.
    • It is a decision-making body recognized by the Government of India and Its major purpose is to work for legal reforms.
    • The Commission is recognized for a permanent tenure and works as an advisory body to the Ministry of Law and Justice and its membership primarily includes legal experts.

:Article 70 (Discharge of President Function in other contingencies):

  • ​Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the President in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.

Article 77:

  • The President shall establish rules for the most convenient transaction of Indian government affairs and the distribution of such affairs among ministers.​

Article 84:

  • ​Qualification to be a Member of Parliament if A person will not be qualified to be elected to a seat in Parliament unless.
  • Article 60 deals with the oath or affirmation by the President.  
  • Article 59 of the Constitution of India deals with the of the conditions of the president’s office.
  • Article 62 deals with time of holding an election to fill vacancy in the office of President.
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