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Constitution of India
Part V — The Union
Article57

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.

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Article 57 deals with eligibility for re-election. Read the official clauses below for the exact rule, conditions, exceptions, and institutional powers. This overview is an orientation, not a substitute for the constitutional text.

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