The President of India enjoys vast powers. In this context, briefly explain:

(a) Any three of his/her Executive Powers.

(b) Any three of his/her Legislative Powers.

(c) Any two of his/her Judicial Powers.

(a) Three executive powers of the President are-

1. Head of the Union Administration — All executive orders are issued in the name of the President. All the Union officials are his subordinates.
2. Control over State Governments — The Union Government may give necessary directions to a State. During President's rule the control of the Union Government over States is complete.
3. Union Territories and Border Areas — The administration of the Union Territories and the Border Areas is the responsibility of the President.

(b) Three legislative powers of the President are-

1. Addresses Sessions of Parliament — The President addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together for the first session after each General Election to the Lok Sabha and at the commencement of the first session of each year. In this address he lays emphasis on the internal and external policies of the Government. The President has the power to address either House of Parliament or their joint sitting at any time.
2. Messages to Parliament — He has the power to send messages to either House of Parliament either in the regard to any pending Bill or to any other matter.
3. Dissolve the Lok Sabha — He can dissolve the Lok Sabha and order fresh elections. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, not subject to dissolution.

(c) Two judicial powers of the President are-

1. The President is not answerable before any court of law for the exercise of the powers and duties of his office.
2. No criminal suit can be initiated against him during his tenure of office.