Part XI · Relations between the Union and the States · Distribution of Legislative Powers
Article 247: Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courts
Official text as on 1 May 2024
Text of Article 247
Notwithstanding anything in this Chapter, Parliament may by law provide for the establishment of any additional courts for the better administration of laws made by Parliament or of any existing laws with respect to a matter enumerated in the Union List.
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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