President of India

President of India

Part V

Article- 52 to 78

The Union executive consist of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the council of ministers and the attorney general of India

Who is the president? 

1. He is the head of the Indian State.
2. He is the first citizen of India

How is the President elected? 

Indirect elections by members of Electoral College consisting of:

1. The elected members of both the Houses of Parliament;
2. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the states; and
3. The elected members of the legislative assemblies of the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry

What is the Qualifications for Election as President?
1. He should be a citizen of India
2. He should have completed 35 years of age.
3. He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha.
4. He should not hold any office of profit. Every candidate has to make a security deposit of Rs 15,000 in the Reserve Bank of India.

Who administers the Oath of the president? 

1. The oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India
2. in his absence, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court

What is the TERM of the president of India?

1. The President holds office for a term of five years
2. He address resignation letter to the Vice President.
3. He is eligible for re-election to that office for any number of terms.


Impeachment of President may be initiated in which house? 

1. President may be removed by the process of impeachment for ‘violation of the Constitution’
2. an impeachment is a quasi-judicial procedure in the Parliament which may initiate in either House of Parliament
3. 14 days’ notice should be given to the President.
 4. No President has so far been impeached.

 What are the POWERS of the President? 

1. Executive powers
2. Legislative powers
3. Financial powers
4. Judicial powers
5. Diplomatic powers
 6. Military powers
7. Emergency powers
8. Pardoning powers

What president can do with a bill?

President has three alternatives regarding a bill

1. He may give his assent to the bill, or
2. He may withhold his assent to the bill, or
3. He may return the bill (if it is not a Money bill) for reconsideration of the Parliament.

What are the veto powers of the president?

1. Absolute veto- withholding of assent
2. Qualified veto-can be overridden with a higher majority.
3. Suspensive veto, - over ridden with an ordinary majority.
4. Pocket veto- taking no action on the bill passed

 There is no qualified veto in the case of Indian President


What are the pardoning powers of the President?

Article 72


The pardoning power of the President includes

1. Pardon: completely frees the person from all types of punishments and disqualifications
2. Commutation: The President may substitute a harsher punishment with some lighter one, like changing a death sentence to a life imprisonment
3. Remission: The basic punishment remains the same but the duration is shortened
4. Respite: In case of a special circumstance, like physical disability, the President may award a lesser sentence than the one that was originally granted
5. Reprieve: Grants a temporary stay on the execution of the sentence, allowing some time for the convict.