Question

Under what circumstances can the President invoke his powers?

Answer 1

Answer:

to return a bill.

to stop giving a person death sentence.

Answer 2

The president of India is the ceremonial head and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.

Explanation:

As per the Indian constitution, certain circumstances when the President invokes his power are:

• Article 72 - The president has the power to grant pardon when the punishment is for an offence against Union law, punishment given by a military court, or a death sentence.
• He can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
• The president can approve a bill into law or withhold his assent to a bill that is presented to him - Articles 74, 143 and 368.
• The president can declare three types of emergencies: national, state and financial - Articles 352, and 360, as well as Article 123.