Which part of the Constitution contains Article 375?

Article 375 is in Part XXI (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions).

Part XXI · Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

Article 375: Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution

Q: What does Article 375 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 375 deals with courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the constitution. All courts of civil, criminal and revenue jurisdiction, all authorities and all officers, judicial, executive and ministerial, throughout the territory of India, shall continue to exercise their respective functions subject to the provisions of this Constitution.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 375

All courts of civil, criminal and revenue jurisdiction, all authorities and all officers, judicial, executive and ministerial, throughout the territory of India, shall continue to exercise their respective functions subject to 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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