The executive power of the Union is vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution. The Supreme Command of the Defence forces of the Union is also vested in him and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.

From his speech given on 28 November 1960 at laying the foundation-stone of the building of the Law Institute of India, in: p. 15 - Presidents of India, 1950-2003