Practice mode Union and State Executive

If the offices of both the President and the Vice-President fall vacant, who discharges the functions of the President?

Correct answer C. The Chief Justice of India

Explanation

The President (Discharge of Functions) Act, 1969 provides that the Chief Justice of India, or failing that the senior-most Supreme Court judge, acts as President in such a situation.

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