India achieved independence from the British on 15 August 1947, initially as a dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations with George VI as king, represented in the country by a governor-general. Still, following this, the

Under the draft constitution the President occupies the same position as the King under the English Constitution. He is the head of the state but not

Article 56(1) of the constitution provides that the president shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters his office. According to Article 62, an election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of President shall be

The Supreme Court shall inquire and decide regarding all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a president per Article 71(1) of the constitution. The

Eligibility
Article 58 of the constitution sets the principal qualifications one must meet to be eligible to the office of the president. A president must be:

The president of India used to receive ₹10,000 (US$100) per month per the Second Schedule of the constitution. This amount was increased to ₹50,000 (equivalent to ₹190,000 or US$2,500 in 2020) in 1998. On 11 September 2008, the Government of India increased

The Office of the president falls vacant in the following scenarios:
1. On the expiry of their term.
2. By reason of death.