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If the office of President of India becomes vacant because of the President’s death or resignation,…

Article 62(2) of the Constitution requires an election as soon as possible and within six months after the vacancy occurs. Under Article 65(1), the Vice-President acts as…

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If the office of President of India becomes vacant because of the President’s death or resignation, what is the maximum time from the vacancy within which the election to fill it must be held?

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Article 62(2) of the Constitution requires an election as soon as possible and within six months after the vacancy occurs.

Under Article 65(1), the Vice-President acts as President until the newly elected President enters office.

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Option A

The deadline runs from the vacancy and does not depend on the former President’s remaining term.

Option B

Article 62(2) does not allow a year.

Option C

Article 62(2) does not prescribe four months as the maximum.

Option D

Article 62(2) requires an election as soon as possible and within six months of the vacancy.

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