Which part of the Constitution contains Article 365?

Article 365 is in Part XIX (Miscellaneous).

Part XIX · Miscellaneous

Article 365: Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union

Q: What does Article 365 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 365 deals with effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the union. Where any State has failed to comply with, or to give effect to, any directions given in the exercise of the executive power of the Union under any of the provisions of this Constitution, it shall be lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 365

Where any State has failed to comply with, or to give effect to, any directions given in the exercise of the executive power of the Union under any of the provisions of this Constitution, it shall be lawful for the President to hold that a situation has arisen in which the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.

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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