What does Article 131A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 131A (Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central laws) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, s. 4 (w.e.f. 13-4-1978).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 131A?

Article 131A is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

Has Article 131A been amended?

Yes. Article 131A was changed by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Part V · The Union · Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary

Article 131A: Exclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central laws

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 131A

Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, s. 4 (w.e.f. 13-4-1978).

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

Amendment history

Changed by: 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

Ins. by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1976, s. 23 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).

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