What is Article 65 of Indian constitution| Article 65 of the Indian Constitution explains the duties and powers of the Vice-President when the President is unable to perform his functions due to absence, illness, death, resignation, or removal.

 

What is Article 65 of Indian constitution

Article 65 of the Indian Constitution explains the duties and powers of the Vice-President when the President is unable to perform his functions due to absence, illness, death, resignation, or removal.

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📜 Text of Article 65 (Simplified)

Clause (1):

If the office of the President becomes vacant due to death, resignation, removal, or otherwise, the Vice-President shall act as President until a new President is elected and takes charge.

Clause (2):

If the President is unable to discharge his duties (due to illness, absence from India, etc.), the Vice-President shall discharge those functions until the President resumes office.

Clause (3):

When acting as or discharging the functions of the President, the Vice-President gets all powers and privileges of the President.

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✅ Explanation of Article 65

Situation	What the Vice-President Does
President dies or resigns	Acts as President until a new President is elected (within 6 months)
President is temporarily unavailable	Discharges Presidential duties during that time
Rights while acting	Gets same powers, salary, and privileges as the President

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🧾 Example from History

• When Dr. Zakir Husain (President) died in 1969, Vice-President V.V. Giri acted as President under Article 65.

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📌 Summary of Article 65

Feature	Description
Acting President	Vice-President acts as President during vacancy
Temporary duties	Performs President's work during illness or absence
Equal powers	Enjoys same powers and privileges as the President
Duration	Acts until a new President is elected (within 6 months)

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