Indian Polity • Parliament & ExecutiveMedium
Which type of majority is required for the impeachment of the President of India in either House of Parliament?
A. Simple majority of members present and voting
B. Absolute majority of total membership of the House
C. Two-thirds majority of members present and voting
D. Two-thirds majority of the total membership of the House✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Under Article 61 of the Indian Constitution, the impeachment resolution against the President must be supported by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of each House of Parliament. Other majorities such as simple or standard two-thirds of members present and voting are insufficient for this grave constitutional process. The impeachment process is a quasi-judicial procedure.
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