In India, oaths are taken by individuals assuming significant constitutional positions, such as the President, Prime Minister, Judges, and Members of Parliament. The oath is a formal declaration to uphold the Constitution and discharge duties impartially.
- Oath of Office: For example, the President and the Prime Minister take an oath to protect the Constitution and serve the country faithfully.
- Oath of Secrecy: This is taken to ensure confidentiality regarding government affairs.
Resignation occurs when a public officeholder steps down voluntarily from their position. In India, individuals holding constitutional positions, such as the President, Vice President, or Prime Minister, can resign formally by submitting their resignation to the appropriate authority (e.g., President for the Prime Minister, or Vice President). Resignation signifies that the officeholder no longer wishes to continue in their role.
| Designation | Oath | Resignation submitted to |
| President | Chief Justice of India (or Senior most Judge of Supreme Court in the absence of CJI) | Vice President |
| Vice President | President | President |
| Prime Minister | President | President |
| Speaker of Lok Sabha | No separate oath is administered separately | Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha | President | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Member of the house of Parliament | President | Chairman of the upper house or the Speaker of Lower House. |
| Governor | Chief Justice of the High Court | President |
| Chief Minister | Governor | Governor |
| Chief Justice of High court | Governor | President |
| Other Judges of High Court | Governor | President |
| Chairman State Public Service Commission | Governor | President |
| Speaker of Assembly | Governor | Deputy Speaker of Assembly |