Article 59 of CoI : Article 59: Conditions of President's office.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, a member of the Rajya Sabha, is elected as the President of India.

Application of Article 59(1): Upon being elected as the President, Dr. Kalam must vacate his seat in the Rajya Sabha. This means he can no longer serve as a member of the Rajya Sabha from the date he assumes office as the President.

Explanation: This ensures that the President remains impartial and does not hold any legislative power while serving as the head of the state.

Example 2:

Scenario: Mr. Ram Nath Kovind, before becoming the President, holds a position as the Chairman of a government-owned corporation, which is considered an office of profit.

Application of Article 59(2): Mr. Kovind must resign from his position as the Chairman of the government-owned corporation before assuming the office of...

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