Constitution of India, 1949
62. Time of holding election to fill vacancy
in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill
casual vacancy.-
(1) An election to fill a vacancy caused by
the expiration of the term of office of President shall be completed before the
expiration of the term.
(2) An election to fill a vacancy in the
office of President occurring by reason of his death, resignation or removal,
or otherwise shall be held as soon as possible after, and in no case later than
six months from, the date of occurrence of the vacancy, and the person elected
to fill the vacancy shall, subject to the provisions of Article 56, be entitled
to hold office for the full term of five years from the date on which he enters
upon his office.