Question 1: Can the President of India be removed from office?

Yes, the President of India can be removed from office under certain circumstances as prescribed by the Constitution.

Question 2: What is the process for removing the President of India?

The process for removing the President of India involves impeachment, which is initiated by the Parliament.

Question 3: Who can initiate the process of removing the President of India?

Only the members of Parliament can initiate the process of removing the President of India.

Question 4: What are the grounds for removal of the President of India?

The President can be removed on the grounds of violating the Constitution or exhibiting incapacity to discharge the duties of the office.

Question 5: What is the first step in the process of removing the President of India?

The first step to remove the President of India requires a motion signed by at least one-fourth of the total membership of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.

Question 6: How is the motion for removal of the President introduced?

The motion for removal of the President must be introduced in either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha and should be supported by a given number of members.

Question 7: What happens after the motion is introduced?

After the motion is introduced, it needs to be investigated by a committee of three members appointed by the presiding officer of the relevant house.

Question 8: How is the committee formed to investigate the motion?

The committee to investigate the motion for removal of the President is formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Question 9: What is the purpose of the committee formed to investigate the motion?

The committee’s purpose is to examine the charges mentioned in the motion and provide a report to the Parliament.

Question 10: How does the Parliament vote for the removal of the President?

If the committee finds the charges against the President to be valid, the motion for removal is put to vote in both houses of Parliament.

Question 11: What is the required majority for the removal of the President?

For the removal of the President, a special majority is required, which means a majority of the total membership of each house and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting.

Question 12: Is the Supreme Court involved in the process of removing the President of India?

No, the Supreme Court has no involvement in the process of removing the President of India. It is solely a parliamentary procedure.

Question 13: Can the President challenge his/her removal in court?

No, the President cannot challenge his/her removal in any court of law.

Question 14: Has a President of India ever been removed from office?

No, to date, no President of India has been removed from office through the process of impeachment.

Question 15: What happens if the motion for removal is passed in Parliament?

If the motion for removal of the President is passed in Parliament, the President is immediately removed from office.

Question 16: Can the President be removed for unsatisfactory performance?

No, unsatisfactory performance alone is not a ground for the removal of the President.

Question 17: Can the President be removed without a motion from Parliament?

No, the President can only be removed through the process of impeachment initiated by the Parliament.

Question 18: Can the President resign before the completion of the removal process?

Yes, the President has the right to resign from office at any time, even during the removal process.

Question 19: Does the President have any immunity from removal?

The President enjoys immunity from any legal proceedings, both civil and criminal, during the tenure of office, except in cases of impeachment.

Question 20: Can the President be removed for non-political reasons?

Yes, the President can be removed for non-political reasons if he/she violates the Constitution or becomes incapable of fulfilling the duties of the office.

Question 21: Is there a time limit for completing the process of removing the President?

The Constitution does not specify a time limit for completing the process of removing the President. It can vary depending on various factors.

Question 22: Who assumes the President’s duties during the removal process?

During the removal process, the Vice President acts as the President to ensure the continuity of the office.

Question 23: Can the President be removed for personal misconduct?

Yes, if the personal misconduct of the President violates the Constitution or renders the person incapable of fulfilling the duties, removal can be pursued.

Question 24: Can the President be removed by a no-confidence motion?

No, the President cannot be removed by a no-confidence motion. The President can only be removed by the process of impeachment.

Question 25: Are there any limitations on how many times the President can be removed?

There are no specific limitations mentioned in the Constitution on how many times the President of India can be removed from office through impeachment.