Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
Quick Summary (TL;DR)
Article 68 (Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy): Governs the Union Executive (President, Vice-President, Prime Minister & Council of Ministers) in Part V.
In Simple Citizen Words
Article 68 deals with 'Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy' 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: (1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by the expiration of the term of office of Vice-President shall be completed before the expiration of the term. (2) An election to fill a vacancy in the office of VicePresident occurring by reason...
Key Constitutional Provisions
Constitutional Mandate (Art. 68): Directly codifies the legal rule for 'Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy' under Part V
Structured across 2 clause(s) with clear procedural conditions
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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