Question

Briefly discuss the powers and functions of the president of India.

Point Wise .


In (150 - 200 Word)​

Answer 1

Answer:

The president is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The president can declare war or conclude peace, on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers headed by the prime minister. All important treaties and contracts are made in the president's name.

Legislative power is constitutionally vested in the Parliament of India of which the president is the head, to facilitate the lawmaking process per the constitution (Article 78, Article 86, etc.). The president summons both the houses (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) of the parliament them. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.

Explanation:

Legislature – Any bill passed by parliament can either be signed, withheld or returned to parliament by the President of India. If President signs, it becomes a law. If President returns or withholds the bill till expiry and same bill is again introduced and passed in the parliament, it automatically becomes a law without President's signature.

Executive – Although the President is bound by the constitution to act on the advice of the Prime Minister, it is ultimately the President who gives final order. Hence, declining the PM's advice or withholding it for long without being able to constitutionally challenge this decision is beyond the power of the President. Similarly the PM can object to any decision taken alone by the President without consulting the cabinet.

Judiciary – Only the judiciary has the power to convert any death sentence (rarest) to life imprisonment.