Indian Constitution

Article 35A was an article under the Constitution of India that empowered the State Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir to define “permanent residents” of the state along with granting them special privileges. The article was revoked on August 5,...

A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary procedure through which members of a legislative body, such as a parliament or assembly, express their lack of confidence in the current government or a specific government minister. This motion is brought forward...

Article 343 of the Indian Constitution deals with the official language of the Indian Republic. It specifically addresses the language that shall be used for communication between the Union and the states, as well as for official purposes of...

Article 39A of the Indian Constitution focuses on ensuring equal justice and free legal aid. It is a directive principle of state policy that emphasizes the promotion of justice on the basis of equal opportunity, especially for economically disadvantaged...

Article 357: Exercise of Executive Powers of the State in Certain Cases Introduction: Article 357 is a provision within the Indian Constitution that addresses situations where the constitutional machinery in a state is deemed to be inoperative or has failed...

In India, there are 25 High Courts. The Indian High Courts Act 1861, which proposed the formation of High Courts in place of the Supreme Court in three Presidencies—Calcutta, Madras, and Bombay—was passed by the Parliament in 1858 on...

PART XIII: TRADE, COMMERCE AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF INDIA 301 Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. 302 Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse. 303 Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the...

PART IX: THE PANCHAYATS 243 Definitions. 243A Gram Sabha. 243B Constitution of Panchayats. 243C Composition of Panchayats. 243D Reservation of seats. 243E Duration of Panchayats, etc. 243F Disqualifications for membership. 243G Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats. 243H Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats. 243-I...

PART VI: THE STATES CHAPTER I: GENERAL 152 Definition. CHAPTER II: THE EXECUTIVE The Governor 153 Governors of States. 154 Executive power of State. 155 Appointment of Governor. 156 Term of office of Governor. 157 Qualifications for appointment as Governor. 158 Conditions of Governor’s office 159 Oath or affirmation by...

PART V: THE UNION CHAPTER I: THE EXECUTIVE The President and Vice-President 52 The President of India. 53 The executive power of the Union. 54 Election of President. 55 Manner of election of President. 56 Term of office of President. 57 Eligibility for re-election. 58 Qualifications for election...