Which part of the Constitution contains Article 188?

Article 188 is in Part VI (The States), Chapter III — The State Legislature, under "Conduct of Business".

Part VI · The States · Conduct of Business

Article 188: Oath or affirmation by members

Q: What does Article 188 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 188 deals with oath or affirmation by members. Every member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the Governor, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 188

Every member of the Legislative Assembly or the Legislative Council of a State shall, before taking his seat, make and subscribe before the Governor, or some person appointed in that behalf by him, an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule.

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

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