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2.6. Powers and Functions of the President

The powers enjoyed by the President and the functions performed by him are divided into the following heads:

 

2.6.1. Executive PowersPowers of the President with respect to Administration of Scheduled/Tribal AreasExtent of Executive Power of the UnionPowers with respect to allocation and transaction of business2.6.2. Legislative Powers2.6.3. Emergency PowersNational Emergency (Art. 352)State Emergency or President’s Rule (Arts. 356 and 365)Financial Emergency2.6.4. Financial Powers2.6.5. Diplomatic Powers2.6.6. Military Powers2.6.7. Judicial Powers2.6.8. Pardoning PowersScope of Judicial ReviewComparison with Pardoning Powers of the Governor2.6.9. Veto PowerAbsolute VetoSuspensive VetoPocket Veto2.6.10. Ordinance-Making PowerDC Wadhwa vs. State of Bihar, 1987Scope of Judicial Review

  

 

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