The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in:

Options

A. Rajya Sabha but not in Lok Sabha
B. either house of the parliament
C. Lok Sabha but not in Rajya Sabha
D. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or any state legislative assembly

Answer

B

Explanation

The only condition for the initiation of impeachment of the Indian President is the ‘violation of the constitution’. The process of impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in either house of the Parliament.
(i) Consider, Lok Sabha has initiated the impeachment charges. Then, the impeachment charges are signed by one-fourth of the members of the Lok Sabha and a 14 days notice is given to the President of India.
(ii) Lok Sabha passes the impeachment charges with two-third majority and sends it to Rajya Sabha. Lok Sabha after signing the charges passes them to Rajya Sabha for Investigation.
(iii) While Rajya Sabha is investigating the charges, the President has the right to sit in the proceedings.
(iv) If Rajya Sabha agrees to the charges and passes it with two-third majority, the President stands removed.