Limitations on the Powers of the President of India 

  1. Constitution and Laws: The President’s powers are subject to the Constitution and laws passed by Parliament.
  2. Advice of PM and Council of Ministers: The President exercises executive powers on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (CoM).
  3. Bill Approval: If the President returns a bill and Parliament passes it again, the President is bound to give assent.
  4. Judicial Review: The President’s decisions, including the power to grant pardons and reduce sentences, are subject to judicial review.
  5. Limited Legislative Powers: The President’s legislative powers are limited to summoning and proroguing Parliament, issuing ordinances, giving assent to bills, and dissolving the Lok Sabha.
  6. Term and Impeachment: The President’s term is five years and the President can be impeached by Parliament for violation of the Constitution.
  7. Emergency Approval: The President’s power to declare an emergency is subject to the approval of Parliament.

Which of the following are limitations on the powers of the President of India?

  1. The President’s powers are subject to the Constitution and laws passed by Parliament.
  2. The President exercises executive powers on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
  3. If Parliament passes a returned bill again, the President is bound to give assent.

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3