Can a person holding an office under the State accept a present or emolument from a foreign state without the President's consent?
No, a person holding an office under the State cannot accept a present or emolument from a foreign state without the President's consent. This is mentioned in Article 18 (4) of the Indian Constitution: "No person holding any office of profit or trust under the State shall, without the consent of the President, accept any present, emolument, or office of any kind from or under any foreign State."