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.

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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