Question

Examine briefly the powers of the President of India.

Answer 1

Instructions: Main powers of the President of India.

Solution:

Executive Powers

• Appointment of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers​.
• Appointment and removal of High Dignitaries of the State.

Military Powers

• Supreme Commander of the Defense Forces of India.​
• Power to declare war and make peace on the advice of the Cabinet.

Diplomatic Powers

• They appoint the ambassadors of India to foreign countries.
• They receive foreign dignitaries.

Legislative Powers

• Every year the first session of the Lok Sabha starts with the President’s speech.
• Nominates 12 members in the Rajya Sabha.

Financial Powers

• The President recommends all the money bills to the Parliament.
• The annual budget is presented by the Finance Minister before the parliament.

Judicial Powers

• May grant pardon or reduce the punishment of a convict.
• Appoints Chief Justice and judges to Supreme Court and high courts.

Emergency Powers

• National Emergency(Art. 352): In the threat of war, aggression or rebellion.
• State Emergency(Art. 356): In the situation under which the state government cannot be carried on.
• Financial Emergency(Art. 360): In danger of financial stability.