What is the process for holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President?
The process for holding an election to fill a vacancy in the office of Vice-President is as follows:
1. An election must be held as soon as possible after the occurrence of the vacancy due to the Vice-President's death, resignation or removal.
2. The person elected to fill the vacancy shall be entitled to hold office for the full term of five years from the date they enter upon their office, subject to the provisions of article 67.
3. Before taking office, the Vice-President must make and subscribe an oath or affirmation in front of the President or a person appointed by him, stating that they will bear true faith and solemnly affirm allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established and that they will faithfully discharge the duty upon which they are about to enter.
4. Any disputes or doubts arising out of or in connection with the election of a Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court, whose decision shall be final. If an election is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by the person in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of the office on or before the date of the decision shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration.