Which part of the Constitution contains Article 70?

Article 70 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter I — The Executive, under "The President and Vice-President".

Part V · The Union · The President and Vice-President

Article 70: Discharge of President's functions in other contingencies

Q: What does Article 70 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 70 deals with discharge of president's functions in other contingencies. Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the President in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 70

Parliament may make such provision as it thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the President in any contingency not provided for in this Chapter.

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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