Which among the following Article speaks about impeachment of the President of India?

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Correct — C, Article 61. Article 61 lays down the procedure for the impeachment of the President on a charge of 'violation of the Constitution' — the charge must be moved in either House of Parliament after at least 14 days' notice signed by not less than one-fourth of that House's total membership, and must be passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of that House before being investigated by the other House.

Why the other options are wrong — (a) Article 63 establishes the office of the Vice-President of India; it has nothing to do with the President's impeachment.  (b) Article 62 deals with the time of holding the election to fill a vacancy in the office of President, and the term of a person elected to fill a casual vacancy — not impeachment.  (d) Article 60 prescribes the oath or affirmation the President takes on entering office — a different, earlier-numbered Article often confused with 61 because of its proximity.

Concept: Articles 60-63 of the Constitution form a tight cluster on the office of the President: oath, impeachment procedure, filling a vacancy, and the Vice-President's office. Impeachment is the sole constitutional method to remove a sitting President before term, on the ground of 'violation of the Constitution.'

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