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.
Article 57: Eligibility for re-election
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 57 |
| Marginal note | Eligibility for re-election |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 5 |
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