Constitution of India, 1949
60. Oath or affirmation by the President.-
Every President and every person acting as
President or discharging the functions of the President shall, before entering
upon his office, make and subscribe in the presence of the Chief Justice of
India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available,
an oath or affirmation in the following form, that is to say-swear in the name
of God.
"I, A.B., do -------------------------
that I olemnly affirm will faithfully execute the office of President (or
discharge the functions of the President) of India and will do the best of my
ability preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law and that I
will devote myself to the service and well-being of the people of India."