Last contribution by Khyati Srivastava on 23 Jul 2022
The President of India is the head of the state. The executive powers of the union shall be vested in the President, exercised by him either directly or through the officers subordinate to him. This FAQ covers the process of election of the President
Article 54 provides that President shall be elected by the electoral college consisting of: The... Read More
Article 54 provides that President shall be elected by the electoral college consisting of: The elected members of both the houses of parliament The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states
Show LessArticle 55(3) says that the election of the President shall be held in accordance with... Read More
Article 55(3) says that the election of the President shall be held in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote. Voting is done by secret ballot. Article 55(1) provides that as far as practicable there shall be uniformity in the scale of representation among the states inter se as well as parity between the states as a whole and the union in the election of president.
Show LessUnder article 58, he must be: Citizen of India Completed the age of 35 years... Read More
Under article 58, he must be:
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Article 71 provides that all disputes arising out of the election of President or Vice-President... Read More
Article 71 provides that all disputes arising out of the election of President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the supreme court whose decision shall be final. In case the election of President is declared void by the Supreme Court, the acts performed by President before the date of such decision of court do not get invalidated.
Show LessArticle 65(1) states that vacancy may be caused by the following ways: On the expiry... Read More
Article 65(1) states that vacancy may be caused by the following ways: On the expiry of his term (5 years) By his death By his resignation On his removal by impeachment Otherwise eg. on setting aside of his election as a President If vacancy is caused by expiration of term, election to fill the vacancy must be completed before the expiration of term.
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