Article 67 can refer to the Indian Constitution's provisions for the Vice President's term of office, or to the "rights of the accused" in Article 67 of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Article 67 of the Indian Constitution covers the Vice President's five-year tenure, resignation, and removal, while the Rome Statute's Article 67 details the minimum guarantees for an accused person in a criminal case.
In the Constitution of India
Term of Office: The Vice President serves a term of five years from the date they enter office.
Resignation: The Vice President can resign by submitting a written resignation to the President.
Removal: The Vice President can be removed by a resolution in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) that is agreed to by the House of the People (Lok Sabha). A minimum of 14 days' notice is required for this resolution.
Continuity: The Vice President remains in office even after their term expires, until their successor assumes office.
In the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court
Rights of the Accused: Article 67 outlines the fundamental rights of an accused person during a criminal trial, ensuring a fair and impartial public hearing.
Minimum Guarantees: This includes the right to be promptly informed of the charges in a language they understand, to have adequate time and facilities to prepare a defense, and to be tried without undue delay.
Other contexts
European Patent Convention: Article 67 of the European Patent Convention deals with the rights conferred by a European patent application after it has been published.
Geneva Conventions: Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions includes an Article 67 pertaining to members of armed forces and military units assigned to humanitarian tasks.