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What is Article 52 of Indian constitution |
Article 52 of the Indian Constitution is the first article in Part V (Union Government), under the Union Executive. It establishes the position of the President of India.
📜 Text of Article 52
"There shall be a President of India."
✅ Explanation of Article 52
Point |
Explanation |
Creates the office |
Establishes that India must have a President |
Head of the State |
The President is the ceremonial head of the Republic |
Part of Executive |
The President is part of the Union Executive |
Works with Council of Ministers |
Functions on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and cabinet (Article 74) |
🏛️ Key Features of the President’s Role
Feature |
Details |
Elected head |
Elected by an electoral college (not directly by citizens) |
Term |
5 years |
Powers |
Executive, Legislative, Judicial, Emergency, and Military |
Position |
Titular (symbolic) head; real powers rest with the PM and cabinet |
🔍 Related Articles
Article |
What It Covers |
Article 52 |
Establishes the President’s office |
Article 53 |
Executive power of the Union |
Article 54–62 |
Election, term, and conditions of the President |
📌 Summary of Article 52
Question |
Answer |
What does it establish? |
The office of the President of India |
Is it enforceable? |
✅ Yes — It is a mandatory provision |
What kind of article? |
Constitutional framework provision |
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