Protecting the Constitution and the Law by the President
The President is obligated to exercise this basic power of protecting the Constitution and the Law. The President of India is authorized by Article 60 of the Indian Constitution to take any action necessary to protect and enforce the Constitution. Also, it is his duty to protect and uphold both the Constitution and Indian law.
If the President is unable to settle a legal matter on his own, he may also request the Supreme Court’s opinion. The Supreme Court is required under the Constitution to offer advice in these situations. This advice might be requested by the Indian President, usually in the event of a public concern issue.
Judicial Powers of The President
The President helps control the Judiciary in several ways. The President appoints the Chief Justice of India and other Justices based on the Chief Justice’s recommendation. The President may remove a judge with a two-thirds majority in either of the Houses of Parliament. In 1950, India came under Presidential control. According to Article 72, the president of India possesses judicial, legislative, and executive authority at different levels. There are many judicial powers that the President of India may use, such as appointing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, pardoning criminals, decreasing or postponing punishments, and more.
Table of Content
- What is the Judicial Powers of the President?
- Constitutional Provisions Related to the President’s Judiciary Power
- Pardoning Powers of the President
- Appointment and Removal of Judges by the President
- Protecting the Constitution and the Law by the President