Constitution of India · Section Article 54
Election of President
Article 54 — Election of President
members of an electoral college consisting of—
- (a) the elected members of both Houses of Parliament; and
- (b) the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States. Explanation.—In this article and in article 55, “State” includes the National Capital Territory of Delhi and the Union territory of *Puducherry.]
Plain English Summary
This article explains how the President of India is elected. The election is done by a special group called an electoral college, which includes members from both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the various States.
Key Points
- The President is elected by an Electoral College.
- This college consists of elected members from both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
- "State" in this context includes Delhi and Puducherry.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the constitutional mechanism through which the head of the executive branch (the President) is chosen, ensuring a broad representation across the federal structure of India.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.