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In the event of occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both, the President and the Vice-President of…

On simultaneous vacancies in both offices, the "Chief Justice of India" discharges the functions of the President until a new President is elected, under the President…

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In the event of occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both, the President and the Vice-President of India, who among the following shall discharge the functions of the President till a new President is elected?

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On simultaneous vacancies in both offices, the "Chief Justice of India" discharges the functions of the President until a new President is elected, under the President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969, made under Article 70.

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