Which part of the Constitution contains Article 57?

Article 57 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter I — The Executive, under "The President and Vice-President".

Part V · The Union · The President and Vice-President

Article 57: Eligibility for re-election

Q: What does Article 57 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 57 deals with eligibility for re-election. A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 57

A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for re-election to that office.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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