India adopted the Westminster model of democracy
- The President is the head of the Indian State.
- He is the First Citizen of India and acts as the symbol of Unity, Integrity and Solidarity of the Nation.
- President must be subscribed by at least 50 electors as proposers and seconded by another 50 electors of the Electoral College.
- Every candidate has to make a security deposit of `15,000/- in the Reserve Bank of India.
- This amount will be forefeited if the candidate does not secure 1/6 of the votes polled.
- During his term of office, he is immune from any criminal proceedings
- Article 52 - There shall be a President of India.
- Article 53 - The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him directly or indirectly.
- Article 56 - President shall hold office for a term of 5 years
- Article 58 - Eligible for election as President.
- Article 61 - Detailed procedure for the impeachment of the President.
- He can promulgate ordinances for a period not exceeding six months. He can also has veto powers over certain State legislations.
The emergency powers of the President of India are specified in Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution.
When any person i.e., Vice-President, Chief Justice of India or senior most Judge is acting as President, he enjoys all the powers and immunities of the President as is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as determined by the Parliament.