The President takes an oath before assuming office inthe presence of the Chief Justice of India If t...........

Indian Polity (Easy) Union - Executive, Legisture

The President takes an oath before assuming office inthe presence of the Chief Justice of India. If the Chief Justice is not available, he takes the oath in the presence of:

the Vice-President

the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court

the Attorney-General

Election Commissioner

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Explanation:

the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court

Article 60 of the Constitution of India provides for the provision of oath or affirmation by the President. The Chief Justice of India administers the oath of the office to the President. In case the Chief Justice of India is unavailable the oath shall be administered by the senior most judge of the Supreme Court of India.