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The person who administers the oath of office to the new President in India is

Article 60 requires the President to take the oath in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is absent, the senior-most available Supreme Court…

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The person who administers the oath of office to the new President in India is

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Article 60 requires the President to take the oath in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is absent, the senior-most available Supreme Court judge performs that role. This is distinct from ministers' oaths, which the President administers.

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