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- Art. 1Name and territory of the UnionPart I
- Art. 2Admission or establishment of new StatesPart I
- Art. 2ASikkim to be associated with the UnionPart I
- Art. 3Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing StatesPart I
- Art. 4Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the First and the Fourth Schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential mattersPart I
- Art. 5Citizenship at the commencement of the ConstitutionPart II
- Art. 6Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from PakistanPart II
- Art. 7Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to PakistanPart II
- Art. 8Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside IndiaPart II
- Art. 9Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizensPart II
- Art. 10Continuance of the rights of citizenshipPart II
- Art. 11Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by lawPart II
- Art. 12DefinitionPart III
- Art. 13Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rightsPart III
- Art. 14Equality before lawPart III
- Art. 15Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birthPart III
- Art. 16Equality of opportunity in matters of public employmentPart III
- Art. 17Abolition of UntouchabilityPart III
- Art. 18Abolition of titlesPart III
- Art. 19Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etcPart III
- Art. 20Protection in respect of conviction for offencesPart III
- Art. 21Protection of life and personal libertyPart III
- Art. 21ARight to educationPart III
- Art. 22Protection against arrest and detention in certain casesPart III
- Art. 23Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labourPart III
- Art. 24Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etcPart III
- Art. 25Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religionPart III
- Art. 26Freedom to manage religious affairsPart III
- Art. 27Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religionPart III
- Art. 28Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutionsPart III
- Art. 29Protection of interests of minoritiesPart III
- Art. 30Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutionsPart III
- Art. 31Compulsory acquisition of propertyPart III
- Art. 31ASaving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etcPart III
- Art. 31BValidation of certain Acts and RegulationsPart III
- Art. 31CSaving of laws giving effect to certain directive principlesPart III
- Art. 31DSaving of laws in respect of anti-national activitiesPart III
- Art. 32Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this PartPart III
- Art. 32AConstitutional validity of State laws not to be considered inPart III
- Art. 33Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etcPart III
- Art. 34Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any areaPart III
- Art. 35Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this PartPart III
- Art. 36DefinitionPart IV
- Art. 37Application of the principles contained in this PartPart IV
- Art. 38State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the peoplePart IV
- Art. 39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the StatePart IV
- Art. 39AEqual justice and free legal aidPart IV
- Art. 40Organisation of village panchayatsPart IV
- Art. 41Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain casesPart IV
- Art. 42Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity reliefPart IV
- Art. 43Living wage, etc., for workersPart IV
- Art. 43AParticipation of workers in management of industriesPart IV
- Art. 43BPromotion of co-operative societiesPart IV
- Art. 44Uniform civil code for the citizensPart IV
- Art. 45Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six yearsPart IV
- Art. 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sectionsPart IV
- Art. 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public healthPart IV
- Art. 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandryPart IV
- Art. 48AProtection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild lifePart IV
- Art. 49Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importancePart IV
- Art. 50Separation of judiciary from executivePart IV
- Art. 51Promotion of international peace and securityPart IV
- Art. 51AFundamental dutiesPart IVA
- Art. 52The President of IndiaPart V
- Art. 53Executive power of the UnionPart V
- Art. 54Election of PresidentPart V
- Art. 55Manner of election of PresidentPart V
- Art. 56Term of office of PresidentPart V
- Art. 57Eligibility for re-electionPart V
- Art. 58Qualifications for election as PresidentPart V
- Art. 59Conditions of President's officePart V
- Art. 60Oath or affirmation by the PresidentPart V
- Art. 61Procedure for impeachment of the PresidentPart V
- Art. 62Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancyPart V
- Art. 63The Vice-President of IndiaPart V
- Art. 64The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of StatesPart V
- Art. 65The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of PresidentPart V
- Art. 66Election of Vice-PresidentPart V
- Art. 67Term of office of Vice-PresidentPart V
- Art. 68Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancyPart V
- Art. 69Oath or affirmation by the Vice-PresidentPart V
- Art. 70Discharge of President's functions in other contingenciesPart V
- Art. 71Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-PresidentPart V
- Art. 72Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain casesPart V
- Art. 73Extent of executive power of the UnionPart V
- Art. 74Council of Ministers to aid and advise PresidentPart V
- Art. 75Other provisions as to MinistersPart V
- Art. 76Attorney-General for IndiaPart V
- Art. 77Conduct of business of the Government of IndiaPart V
- Art. 78Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etcPart V
- Art. 79Constitution of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 80Composition of the Council of StatesPart V
- Art. 81Composition of the House of the PeoplePart V
- Art. 82Readjustment after each censusPart V
- Art. 83Duration of Houses of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 84Qualification for membership of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 85Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolutionPart V
- Art. 86Right of President to address and send messages to HousesPart V
- Art. 87Special address by the PresidentPart V
- Art. 88Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects HousesPart V
- Art. 89The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of StatesPart V
- Art. 90Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy ChairmanPart V
- Art. 91Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, ChairmanPart V
- Art. 92The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under considerationPart V
- Art. 93The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the PeoplePart V
- Art. 94Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy SpeakerPart V
- Art. 95Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, SpeakerPart V
- Art. 96The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under considerationPart V
- Art. 97Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy SpeakerPart V
- Art. 98Secretariat of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 99Oath or affirmation by membersPart V
- Art. 100Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorumPart V
- Art. 101Vacation of seatsPart V
- Art. 102Disqualifications for membershipPart V
- Art. 103Decision on questions as to disqualifications of membersPart V
- Art. 104Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualifiedPart V
- Art. 105Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereofPart V
- Art. 106Salaries and allowances of membersPart V
- Art. 107Provisions as to introduction and passing of BillsPart V
- Art. 108Joint sitting of both Houses in certain casesPart V
- Art. 109Special procedure in respect of Money BillsPart V
- Art. 110Definition of "Money Bills"Part V
- Art. 111Assent to BillsPart V
- Art. 112Annual financial statementPart V
- Art. 113Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimatesPart V
- Art. 114Appropriation BillsPart V
- Art. 115Supplementary, additional or excess grantsPart V
- Art. 116Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grantsPart V
- Art. 117Special provisions as to financial BillsPart V
- Art. 118Rules of procedurePart V
- Art. 119Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial businessPart V
- Art. 120Language to be used in ParliamentPart V
- Art. 121Restriction on discussion in ParliamentPart V
- Art. 122Courts not to inquire into proceedings of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 123Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of ParliamentPart V
- Art. 124Establishment and constitution of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 124ANational Judicial Appointments CommissionPart V
- Art. 124BFunctions of CommissionPart V
- Art. 124CPower of Parliament to make lawPart V
- Art. 125Salaries, etc., of JudgesPart V
- Art. 126Appointment of acting Chief JusticePart V
- Art. 127Appointment of ad hoc JudgesPart V
- Art. 128Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 129Supreme Court to be a court of recordPart V
- Art. 130Seat of Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 131Original jurisdiction of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 131AExclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central lawsPart V
- Art. 132Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain casesPart V
- Art. 133Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil mattersPart V
- Art. 134Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to criminal mattersPart V
- Art. 134ACertificate for appeal to the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 135Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 136Special leave to appeal by the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 137Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 138Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 139Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writsPart V
- Art. 139ATransfer of certain casesPart V
- Art. 140Ancillary powers of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 141Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courtsPart V
- Art. 142Enforcement of decrees and orders of the Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etcPart V
- Art. 143Power of the President to consult the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 144Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 144ASpecial provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of lawsPart V
- Art. 145Rules of Court, etcPart V
- Art. 146Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme CourtPart V
- Art. 147InterpretationPart V
- Art. 148Comptroller and Auditor-General of IndiaPart V
- Art. 149Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-GeneralPart V
- Art. 150Form of accounts of the Union and of the StatesPart V
- Art. 151Audit reportsPart V
- Art. 152DefinitionPart VI
- Art. 153Governors of StatesPart VI
- Art. 154Executive power of StatePart VI
- Art. 155Appointment of GovernorPart VI
- Art. 156Term of office of GovernorPart VI
- Art. 157Qualifications for appointment as GovernorPart VI
- Art. 158Conditions of Governor's officePart VI
- Art. 159Oath or affirmation by the GovernorPart VI
- Art. 160Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingenciesPart VI
- Art. 161Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain casesPart VI
- Art. 162Extent of executive power of StatePart VI
- Art. 163Council of Ministers to aid and advise GovernorPart VI
- Art. 164Other provisions as to MinistersPart VI
- Art. 165Advocate-General for the StatePart VI
- Art. 166Conduct of Business of the Government of a StatePart VI
- Art. 167Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etcPart VI
- Art. 168Constitution of Legislatures in StatesPart VI
- Art. 169Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in StatesPart VI
- Art. 170Composition of the Legislative AssembliesPart VI
- Art. 171Composition of the Legislative CouncilsPart VI
- Art. 172Duration of State LegislaturesPart VI
- Art. 173Qualification for membership of the State LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 174Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolutionPart VI
- Art. 175Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or HousesPart VI
- Art. 176Special address by the GovernorPart VI
- Art. 177Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the HousesPart VI
- Art. 178The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative AssemblyPart VI
- Art. 179Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy SpeakerPart VI
- Art. 180Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, SpeakerPart VI
- Art. 181The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under considerationPart VI
- Art. 182The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative CouncilPart VI
- Art. 183Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy ChairmanPart VI
- Art. 184Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, ChairmanPart VI
- Art. 185The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under considerationPart VI
- Art. 186Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy ChairmanPart VI
- Art. 187Secretariat of State LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 188Oath or affirmation by membersPart VI
- Art. 189Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorumPart VI
- Art. 190Vacation of seatsPart VI
- Art. 191Disqualifications for membershipPart VI
- Art. 192Decision on questions as to disqualifications of membersPart VI
- Art. 193Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualifiedPart VI
- Art. 194Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and of the members and committees thereofPart VI
- Art. 195Salaries and allowances of membersPart VI
- Art. 196Provisions as to introduction and passing of BillsPart VI
- Art. 197Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other than Money BillsPart VI
- Art. 198Special procedure in respect of Money BillsPart VI
- Art. 199Definition of "Money Bills"Part VI
- Art. 200Assent to BillsPart VI
- Art. 201Bills reserved for considerationPart VI
- Art. 202Annual financial statementPart VI
- Art. 203Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimatesPart VI
- Art. 204Appropriation BillsPart VI
- Art. 205Supplementary, additional or excess grantsPart VI
- Art. 206Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grantsPart VI
- Art. 207Special provisions as to financial BillsPart VI
- Art. 208Rules of procedurePart VI
- Art. 209Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial businessPart VI
- Art. 210Language to be used in the LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 211Restriction on discussion in the LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 212Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 213Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of LegislaturePart VI
- Art. 214High Courts for StatesPart VI
- Art. 215High Courts to be courts of recordPart VI
- Art. 216Constitution of High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 217Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High CourtPart VI
- Art. 218Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 219Oath or affirmation by Judges of High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 220Restriction on practice after being a permanent JudgePart VI
- Art. 221Salaries, etc., of JudgesPart VI
- Art. 222Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to anotherPart VI
- Art. 223Appointment of acting Chief JusticePart VI
- Art. 224Appointment of additional and acting JudgesPart VI
- Art. 224AAppointment of retired Judges at sittings of High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 225Jurisdiction of existing High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 226Power of High Courts to issue certain writsPart VI
- Art. 226AConstitutional validity of Central laws not to be considered in proceedings under article 226Part VI
- Art. 227Power of superintendence over all courts by the High CourtPart VI
- Art. 228Transfer of certain cases to High CourtPart VI
- Art. 228ASpecial provisions as to disposal of questions relating to constitutional validity of State lawsPart VI
- Art. 229Officers and servants and the expenses of High CourtsPart VI
- Art. 230Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territoriesPart VI
- Art. 231Establishment of a common High Court for two or more StatesPart VI
- Art. 232InterpretationPart VI
- Art. 233Appointment of district judgesPart VI
- Art. 233AValidation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by, certain district judgesPart VI
- Art. 234Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial servicePart VI
- Art. 235Control over subordinate courtsPart VI
- Art. 236InterpretationPart VI
- Art. 237Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistratesPart VI
- Art. 238InterpretationPart VI
- Art. 239Administration of Union territoriesPart VIII
- Art. 239AArticle 239APart VIII
- Art. 239AASpecial provisions with respect to DelhiPart VIII
- Art. 239ABProvision in case of failure of constitutional machineryPart VIII
- Art. 240Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territoriesPart VIII
- Art. 241High Courts for Union territoriesPart VIII
- Art. 242CoorgPart VIII
- Art. 243DefinitionsPart IX
- Art. 243AGram SabhaPart IX
- Art. 243BConstitution of PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243CComposition of PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243DReservation of seatsPart IX
- Art. 243EDuration of Panchayats, etcPart IX
- Art. 243FDisqualifications for membershipPart IX
- Art. 243GPowers, authority and responsibilities of PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243HPowers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243IConstitution of Finance Commission to review financial positionPart IX
- Art. 243JAudit of accounts of PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243KElections to the PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243LApplication to Union territoriesPart IX
- Art. 243MPart not to apply to certain areasPart IX
- Art. 243NContinuance of existing laws and PanchayatsPart IX
- Art. 243OBar to interference by courts in electoral mattersPart IX
- Art. 243PDefinitionsPart IXA
- Art. 243QConstitution of MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243RComposition of MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243SConstitution and composition of Wards Committees, etcPart IXA
- Art. 243TReservation of seatsPart IXA
- Art. 243UDuration of Municipalities, etcPart IXA
- Art. 243VDisqualifications for membershipPart IXA
- Art. 243WPowers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etcPart IXA
- Art. 243XPower to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243YFinance CommissionPart IXA
- Art. 243ZAudit of accounts of MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243ZAElections to the MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243ZBApplication to Union territoriesPart IXA
- Art. 243ZCPart not to apply to certain areasPart IXA
- Art. 243ZDCommittee for district planningPart IXA
- Art. 243ZECommittee for Metropolitan planningPart IXA
- Art. 243ZFContinuance of existing laws and MunicipalitiesPart IXA
- Art. 243ZGBar to interference by courts in electoral mattersPart IXA
- Art. 243ZHDefinitionsPart IXB
- Art. 243ZJNumber and term of members of board and its office bearersPart IXB
- Art. 243ZKElection of members of boardPart IXB
- Art. 243ZLSupersession and suspension of board and interim managementPart IXB
- Art. 243ZMAudit of accounts of co-operative societiesPart IXB
- Art. 243ZNConvening of general body meetingsPart IXB
- Art. 243ZORight of a member to get informationPart IXB
- Art. 243ZPReturnsPart IXB
- Art. 243ZQOffences and penaltiesPart IXB
- Art. 243ZRApplication to multi-State co-operative societiesPart IXB
- Art. 243ZSApplication to Union territoriesPart IXB
- Art. 243ZTContinuance of existing lawsPart IXB
- Art. 244Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal AreasPart X
- Art. 244AFormation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas in Assam and creation of local Legislature or Council of Ministers or both thereforPart X
- Art. 245Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of StatesPart XI
- Art. 246Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of StatesPart XI
- Art. 246ASpecial provision with respect to goods and services taxPart XI
- Art. 247Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courtsPart XI
- Art. 248Residuary powers of legislationPart XI
- Art. 249Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interestPart XI
- Art. 250Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operationPart XI
- Art. 251Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament under articles 249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of StatesPart XI
- Art. 252Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other StatePart XI
- Art. 253Legislation for giving effect to international agreementsPart XI
- Art. 254Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of StatesPart XI
- Art. 255Requirements as to recommendations and previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure onlyPart XI
- Art. 256Obligation of States and the UnionPart XI
- Art. 257Control of the Union over States in certain casesPart XI
- Art. 257AAssistance to States by deployment of armed forces or other forces of the UnionPart XI
- Art. 258Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in certain casesPart XI
- Art. 258APower of the States to entrust functions to the UnionPart XI
- Art. 259Armed Forces in States in Part B of the First SchedulePart XI
- Art. 260Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside IndiaPart XI
- Art. 261Public acts, records and judicial proceedingsPart XI
- Art. 262Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleysPart XI
- Art. 263Provisions with respect to an inter-State CouncilPart XI
- Art. 264InterpretationPart XII
- Art. 265Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of lawPart XII
- Art. 266Consolidated Funds and public accounts of India and of the StatesPart XII
- Art. 267Contingency FundPart XII
- Art. 268Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the StatesPart XII
- Art. 268AArticle 268APart XII
- Art. 269Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the StatesPart XII
- Art. 269ALevy and collection of goods and services tax in course of inter-State trade or commercePart XII
- Art. 270Taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the StatesPart XII
- Art. 271Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the UnionPart XII
- Art. 272Taxes which are levied and collected by the Union and may be distributed between the Union and the StatesPart XII
- Art. 273Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute productsPart XII
- Art. 274Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting taxation in which States are interestedPart XII
- Art. 275Grants from the Union to certain StatesPart XII
- Art. 276Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employmentsPart XII
- Art. 277SavingsPart XII
- Art. 278Agreement with States in Part B of the First Schedule with regard to certain financial mattersPart XII
- Art. 279Calculation of "net proceeds", etcPart XII
- Art. 279AGoods and Services Tax CouncilPart XII
- Art. 280Finance CommissionPart XII
- Art. 281Recommendations of the Finance CommissionPart XII
- Art. 282Expenditure defrayable by the Union or a State out of its revenuesPart XII
- Art. 283Custody, etc., of Consolidated Funds, Contingency Funds and moneys credited to the public accountsPart XII
- Art. 284Custody of suitors' deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courtsPart XII
- Art. 285Exemption of property of the Union from State taxationPart XII
- Art. 286Restrictions as to imposition of tax on the sale or purchase of goodsPart XII
- Art. 287Exemption from taxes on electricityPart XII
- Art. 288Exemption from taxation by States in respect of water or electricity in certain casesPart XII
- Art. 289Exemption of property and income of a State from Union taxationPart XII
- Art. 290Adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensionsPart XII
- Art. 290AAnnual payment to certain Devaswom FundsPart XII
- Art. 291Privy purse sums of RulersPart XII
- Art. 292Borrowing by the Government of IndiaPart XII
- Art. 293Borrowing by StatesPart XII
- Art. 294Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain casesPart XII
- Art. 295Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in other casesPart XII
- Art. 296Property accruing by escheat or lapse or as bona vacantiaPart XII
- Art. 297Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the UnionPart XII
- Art. 298Power to carry on trade, etcPart XII
- Art. 299ContractsPart XII
- Art. 300Suits and proceedingsPart XII
- Art. 300APersons not to be deprived of property save by authority of lawPart XII
- Art. 301Freedom of trade, commerce and intercoursePart XIII
- Art. 302Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercoursePart XIII
- Art. 303Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commercePart XIII
- Art. 304Restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse among StatesPart XIII
- Art. 305Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State monopoliesPart XIII
- Art. 306Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commercePart XIII
- Art. 307Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes of articles 301 to 304Part XIII
- Art. 308InterpretationPart XIV
- Art. 309Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a StatePart XIV
- Art. 310Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a StatePart XIV
- Art. 311Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a StatePart XIV
- Art. 312All-India servicesPart XIV
- Art. 312APower of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of service of officers of certain servicesPart XIV
- Art. 313Transitional provisionsPart XIV
- Art. 314Provision for protection of existing officers of certain servicesPart XIV
- Art. 315Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the StatesPart XIV
- Art. 316Appointment and term of office of membersPart XIV
- Art. 317Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service CommissionPart XIV
- Art. 318Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the CommissionPart XIV
- Art. 319Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of Commission on ceasing to be such membersPart XIV
- Art. 320Functions of Public Service CommissionsPart XIV
- Art. 321Power to extend functions of Public Service CommissionsPart XIV
- Art. 322Expenses of Public Service CommissionsPart XIV
- Art. 323Reports of Public Service CommissionsPart XIV
- Art. 323AAdministrative tribunalsPart XIVA
- Art. 323BTribunals for other mattersPart XIVA
- Art. 324Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election CommissionPart XV
- Art. 325No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sexPart XV
- Art. 326Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffragePart XV
- Art. 327Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to LegislaturesPart XV
- Art. 328Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with respect to elections to such LegislaturePart XV
- Art. 329Bar to interference by courts in electoral mattersPart XV
- Art. 329Aincluded in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race,Part XV
- Art. 330Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the PeoplePart XVI
- Art. 330AReservation of seats for women in the House of the PeoplePart XVI
- Art. 331Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in the House of the PeoplePart XVI
- Art. 332Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the StatesPart XVI
- Art. 332AReservation of seats for women in the Legislative Assemblies of the StatesPart XVI
- Art. 333Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the StatesPart XVI
- Art. 334Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after certain periodPart XVI
- Art. 334AReservation of seats for women take effectPart XVI
- Art. 335Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and postsPart XVI
- Art. 336Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain servicesPart XVI
- Art. 337Special provision with respect to educational grants for the benefit of Anglo-Indian communityPart XVI
- Art. 338National Commission for Scheduled CastesPart XVI
- Art. 338ANational Commission for Scheduled TribesPart XVI
- Art. 338BNational Commission for Backward ClassesPart XVI
- Art. 339Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled TribesPart XVI
- Art. 340Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classesPart XVI
- Art. 341Scheduled CastesPart XVI
- Art. 342Scheduled TribesPart XVI
- Art. 342ASocially and educationally backward classesPart XVI
- Art. 343Official language of the UnionPart XVII
- Art. 344Commission and Committee of Parliament on official languagePart XVII
- Art. 345Official language or languages of a StatePart XVII
- Art. 346Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the UnionPart XVII
- Art. 347Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a StatePart XVII
- Art. 348Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etcPart XVII
- Art. 349Special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to languagePart XVII
- Art. 350Language to be used in representations for redress of grievancesPart XVII
- Art. 350AFacilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stagePart XVII
- Art. 350BSpecial Officer for linguistic minoritiesPart XVII
- Art. 351Directive for development of the Hindi languagePart XVII
- Art. 352Proclamation of EmergencyPart XVIII
- Art. 353Effect of Proclamation of EmergencyPart XVIII
- Art. 354Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operationPart XVIII
- Art. 355Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbancePart XVIII
- Art. 356Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in StatesPart XVIII
- Art. 357Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under article 356Part XVIII
- Art. 358Suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergenciesPart XVIII
- Art. 359Suspension of the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III during emergenciesPart XVIII
- Art. 359Awhile a Proclamation of Emergency is in operationPart XVIII
- Art. 360Provisions as to financial emergencyPart XVIII
- Art. 361Protection of President and Governors and RajpramukhsPart XIX
- Art. 361AProtection of publication of proceedings of Parliament and State LegislaturesPart XIX
- Art. 361BDisqualification for appointment on remunerative political postPart XIX
- Art. 362Rights and privileges of Rulers of Indian StatesPart XIX
- Art. 363Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etcPart XIX
- Art. 363ARecognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolishedPart XIX
- Art. 364Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromesPart XIX
- Art. 365Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the UnionPart XIX
- Art. 366DefinitionsPart XIX
- Art. 367InterpretationPart XIX
- Art. 368Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure thereforPart XX
- Art. 369Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the Concurrent ListPart XXI
- Art. 370Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and KashmirPart XXI
- Art. 371Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and GujaratPart XXI
- Art. 371ASpecial provision with respect to the State of NagalandPart XXI
- Art. 371BSpecial provision with respect to the State of AssamPart XXI
- Art. 371CSpecial provision with respect to the State of ManipurPart XXI
- Art. 371DSpecial provisions with respect to [the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of TelanganaPart XXI
- Art. 371EEstablishment of Central University in Andhra PradeshPart XXI
- Art. 371FSpecial provisions with respect to the State of SikkimPart XXI
- Art. 371GSpecial provision with respect to the State of MizoramPart XXI
- Art. 371HSpecial provision with respect to the State of Arunachal PradeshPart XXI
- Art. 371IConcurrent ListPart XXI
- Art. 371JSpecial provisions with respect to State of KarnatakaPart XXI
- Art. 372Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptationPart XXI
- Art. 372APower of the President to adapt lawsPart XXI
- Art. 373Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain casesPart XXI
- Art. 374Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in CouncilPart XXI
- Art. 375Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the ConstitutionPart XXI
- Art. 376Provisions as to Judges of High CourtsPart XXI
- Art. 377Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of IndiaPart XXI
- Art. 378Provisions as to Public Service CommissionsPart XXI
- Art. 378ASpecial provision as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative AssemblyPart XXI
- Art. 379Provisions as to provisional Parliament and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker thereofPart XXI
- Art. 380Provision as to PresidentPart XXI
- Art. 381Council of Ministers of the PresidentPart XXI
- Art. 382Provisions as to provisional Legislatures for States in Part A of the First SchedulePart XXI
- Art. 383Provision as to Governors of ProvincesPart XXI
- Art. 384Council of Ministers of the GovernorsPart XXI
- Art. 385Provision as to provisional Legislatures in States in Part B of the First SchedulePart XXI
- Art. 386Council of Ministers for States in Part B of the First SchedulePart XXI
- Art. 387Special provision as to determination of population for the purposes of certain electionsPart XXI
- Art. 388Provisions as to the filling of casual vacancies in the provisional Parliament and provisional Legislatures of the StatesPart XXI
- Art. 389Provision as to Bills pending in the Dominion Legislatures and in the Legislatures of Provinces and Indian StatesPart XXI
- Art. 390Money received or raised or expenditure incurred between the commencement of the Constitution and the 31st day of March, 1950Part XXI
- Art. 391Power of the President to amend the First and Fourth Schedules in certain contingenciesPart XXI
- Art. 392Power of the President to remove difficultiesPart XXI
- Art. 393Short titlePart XXII
- Art. 394CommencementPart XXII
- Art. 394AAuthoritative text in the Hindi languagePart XXII
- Art. 395RepealsPart XXII