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Who administers the oath or affirmation of office to the President of India when the Chief Justice of…

Under Article 60, the President makes and subscribes the oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of India. In the Chief Justice’s absence, the senior-most…

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Who administers the oath or affirmation of office to the President of India when the Chief Justice of India is available?

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Under Article 60, the President makes and subscribes the oath or affirmation in the presence of the Chief Justice of India.

In the Chief Justice’s absence, the senior-most available Judge of the Supreme Court performs that role.

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Option A

Article 60 does not assign this function to the Prime Minister.

Option B

Article 60 does not assign this function to the Vice-President.

Option C

Article 60 refers to the Chief Justice of India and a Supreme Court fallback.

Option D

Article 60 names the Chief Justice of India when available.

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