Consider the following statements :
1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supre

Question

Consider the following statements :
1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
2. Elections for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the grounds that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/ her assent.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Article 143 of the Constitution provides for the President's power to consult the Supreme Court. However, there is no provision for postponing the Presidential election due to the dissolution of Legislative Assemblies. Furthermore, while the President must consider a Bill presented, the Constitution does not prescribe specific time limits for granting assent, allowing for a pocket veto. The Supreme Court has also ruled that acts done by a President whose election is later declared void remain valid.