The Indian Constitution defines the role and responsibilities of the President of India as the head of state. The major features of the Indian Constitution regarding the powers and functions of the President are as follows:

• The President is vested with the power to appoint the Prime Minister, other ministers of Cabinet, and Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.
• He/She is the supreme commander of the armed forces of India, and can declare war or conclude peace, subject to the approval of the Parliament.
• The President can summon and prorogue the sessions of the Parliament and address the sessions of the Parliament.
• He/She can grant pardons, reprieves or remissions of punishment or suspend or commute the sentence of any person convicted of an offense.
• The President can promulgate Ordinances in case of an emergency or when the Parliament is not in session.
• The President is required to consult the Council of Ministers in the exercise of his/her functions except in cases where he/she is required to act in his/her discretion.

These provisions define the role and responsibilities of the President of India, ensuring that he/she acts as a guardian of the Constitution and upholds the democracy of the country.