The President

Emergency provisions: Types and implications

Introduction

  1. Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are detailed under Part XVIII (Articles 352 to 360).
  2. They empower the President to address situations threatening the unity, security, or financial stability of India.
  3. Emergency provisions make the Indian Constitution both flexible and rigid, ensuring quick action during crises.
  4. There are three types of emergencies:
    • National Emergency (Article 352).
    • President's Rule (Article 356).

Election, impeachment, powers, and functions

Introduction

  1. The President of India is the Head of State and the first citizen of the country.
  2. The office is governed by Articles 52–62 of the Indian Constitution.
  3. The President acts as the nominal executive, with real executive powers vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

Election of the President

  1. The President is elected through an indirect election by an Electoral Co
The President