Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.—3[(1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice:]4[Provided that the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, … Read more
Extent of executive power of the Union.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, the executive power of the Union shall extend—(a) to the matters with respect to which Parliament has power to make laws; and(b) to the exercise of such rights, authority and jurisdiction as are exercisable by the Government of India by virtue … Read more
Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.—(1) The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence—(a) in all cases where the punishment or sentence … Read more
Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.—(1) All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be final.(2) If the election of a person as President or … Read more