Eligibility for re-election
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 57 (Eligibility for re-election): Governs the Union Executive (President, Vice-President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers) in Part V.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 57 deals with 'Eligibility for re-election' in Part V, Chapter I (The Executive). It sets out the constitutional rules governing the election, term, oath, conditions of office, or executive responsibilities of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, or Attorney-General of India. Specifically: A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 57): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Eligibility for re-election' under Part V
Sets a direct, self-contained constitutional command binding on public authorities across India
Exercises of constitutional office under this article must follow aid, advice, and established constitutional conventions
Exceptions & Reasonable Restrictions
Under Article 74, the President exercises executive powers strictly in accordance with the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Article 75(3)).
Why This Matters in Daily Life
Ensures smooth, constitutional continuity at the highest levels of the Union Government without autocracy or power vacuums.
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