Indian Polity: The President of India

The President is the nominal executive authority and the first citizen of India. Provisions regarding the President are mentioned in Articles 52 to 78 of Part V.

Election and Qualifications

• Electoral College: Consists of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of Legislative Assemblies of States/UTs.
• Age Requirement: Must have completed 35 years of age.
• Oath: Administered by the Chief Justice of India (or the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court).

Key Powers and Terms

• Article 61: Procedure for Impeachment of the President for “violation of the Constitution.”
• Article 72: Pardoning powers (Pardon, Commutation, Remission, Respite, and Reprieve).
• Article 123: Power to promulgate Ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
• Veto Powers: Absolute Veto, Suspensive Veto, and Pocket Veto.

Question for you: Under which Article can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact?

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