Which part of the Constitution contains Article 79?

Article 79 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter II — Parliament, under "General".

Part V · The Union · General

Article 79: Constitution of Parliament

Q: What does Article 79 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 79 deals with constitution of parliament. There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 79

There shall be a Parliament for the Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.

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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