What does Article 228A of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 228A (Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of State laws) has been omitted. Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, s. 10 (w.e.f. 13-4-1978).

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 228A?

Article 228A is in Part VI (The States), Chapter V — The High Courts In The States.

Has Article 228A been amended?

Yes. Article 228A was changed by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.

Part VI · The States · Chapter V — The High Courts In The States

Article 228A: Special provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of State laws

This article has been omitted

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 228A

Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, s. 10 (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. 42 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).

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