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Q36 (IAS/2023) Polity & Governance â€ș Union Executive â€ș Presidential election process Official Key

Consider the following statements : 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?

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The correct answer is Option 4 (None) because all three statements are constitutionally incorrect.

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: According to Article 71(2) of the Constitution, if the election of the President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him/her in the exercise of their powers and duties before the date of the decision are not invalidated. They remain in force.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The election of the President cannot be challenged or postponed on the ground of any vacancy among the members of the electoral college. Per Article 62, the election must be completed before the expiration of the term, regardless of dissolved Legislative Assemblies.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Article 111 states that the President shall declare assent or withhold it "as soon as possible" after a Bill is presented. The Constitution prescribes no specific time limit, leading to the concept of "Pocket Veto."

Since none of the statements are factually or legally accurate, Option 4 is the right choice.

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Q. Consider the following statements : 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all act

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This is a classic 'Laxmikanth Sitter' that rewards depth over breadth. It targets the specific 'edge cases' of the Presidency (void elections, dissolved assemblies, veto timelines) rather than general powers. If you read the 'Notes & References' or the fine print in standard chapters, this is free marks.

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Under the Constitution of India, if the Supreme Court declares the election of the President of India void, do all acts done by that person in the performance of presidential duties before the decision become invalid?
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From standard books
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > THE UNION EXECUTIVE > p. 209
Presence: 5/5
“Determination of doubts and disputes relating to the election of a President or Vice-President is dealt with in Article 71, as follows~ (a) Such disputes shall be decided by the Supreme Court whose jurisdiction shall be exclusive and final. (b) No such dispute can be raised on the ground of any vacancy in the . electoral college which elected the President or Vice-President. (c) If the election of a President or Vice-President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him prior to the date of such decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated. (d) Barring the decision of such disputes. other matters relating to the election of President or Vice-President may be regulated by law made by Parliament.”
Why this source?
  • Specifically asserts that when the Supreme Court declares the election of President or Vice‑President void, acts done by him prior to the date of the decision shall not be invalidated.
  • Links the resolution of presidential election disputes to the Supreme Court's exclusive and final jurisdiction, providing the legal context for that non‑invalidity rule.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 8: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES > p. 101
Presence: 4/5
“The exceptions allowed by the Indian Constitution are- (I) The President or the Governor of a state shall not be answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his office or for any act done or purporting to be done by him in the exercise and performance of those powers and duties. (2) No criminal proceeding whatsoever shall be instituted or continued against the President or a Governor in any court during his term of office. (3) No civil proceeding in which relief is Claimed against the President or the Governor of a state shall be instituted during his term of office in respect of any act done or purporting to be done by him in his personal capacity, whether before or after he entered upon his office as President or Governor of such state, until the expiration of two months next after notice in writing has been delivered to the President or the Governor, as the case may be, or left at his office statin”
Why this source?
  • Provides that the President is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of powers and duties of office, supporting continuity and validity of official acts during tenure.
  • Notes restrictions on instituting civil or criminal proceedings against the President during term, reinforcing the protective legal status of acts done while in office.
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