Consider the following statements regarding the President of India : (i) If the election of the…
Statement (i) is incorrect because Article 71(2) explicitly provides that if the election of the President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him on or…
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Consider the following statements regarding the President of India :
(i) If the election of the President is declared void by the court, then all acts done by him in the exercise of the powers of his office shall be invalidated.
(ii) Previous sanction of the President is required for introducing State Bills imposing restrictions upon the freedom of trade.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Statement (i) is incorrect because Article 71(2) explicitly provides that if the election of the President is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him on or before the date of the decision shall NOT be invalidated. Statement (ii) is correct under the proviso to Article 304(b).
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