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Constitution of India, 1950

Central
Enacted
26 Nov 1949

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475 articles

  1. Article 1Name and territory of the Union
  2. Article 2Admission or establishment of new States
  3. Article 3Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States
  4. Article 4Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the First and the Fourth Schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential matters
  5. Article 5Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
  6. Article 6Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan
  7. Article 7Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan
  8. Article 8Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India
  9. Article 9Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens
  10. Article 10Continuance of the rights of citizenship
  11. Article 11Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law
  12. Article 12Definition
  13. Article 13Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights
  14. Article 14Equality before law
  15. Article 15Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
  16. Article 16Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
  17. Article 17Abolition of Untouchability
  18. Article 18Abolition of titles
  19. Article 19Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc
  20. Article 20Protection in respect of conviction for offences
  21. Article 21Protection of life and personal liberty
  22. Article 21ARight to education
  23. Article 22Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
  24. Article 23Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
  25. Article 24Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc
  26. Article 25Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
  27. Article 26Freedom to manage religious affairs
  28. Article 27Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
  29. Article 28Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
  30. Article 29Protection of interests of minorities
  31. Article 30Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
  32. Article 31[Compulsory acquisition of property.]
  33. Article 31ASaving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc
  34. Article 31BValidation of certain Acts and Regulations
  35. Article 31CSaving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles
  36. Article 31D[Saving of laws in respect of anti-national activities.]
  37. Article 32Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part
  38. Article 32AConstitutional validity of State laws not to be considered in proceedings under article 32.]
  39. Article 33Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etc
  40. Article 34Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area
  41. Article 35Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part
  42. Article 36Definition
  43. Article 37Application of the principles contained in this Part
  44. Article 38State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
  45. Article 39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
  46. Article 39AEqual justice and free legal aid
  47. Article 40Organisation of village panchayats
  48. Article 41Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
  49. Article 42Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
  50. Article 43Living wage, etc., for workers
  51. Article 43AParticipation of workers in management of industries
  52. Article 43BPromotion of co-operative societies
  53. Article 44Uniform civil code for the citizens
  54. Article 45Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
  55. Article 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections
  56. Article 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
  57. Article 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry
  58. Article 48AProtection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life
  59. Article 49Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
  60. Article 50Separation of judiciary from executive
  61. Article 51Promotion of international peace and security
  62. Article 51AFundamental duties
  63. Article 52The President of India
  64. Article 53Executive power of the Union
  65. Article 54Election of President
  66. Article 55Manner of election of President
  67. Article 56Term of office of President
  68. Article 57Eligibility for re-election
  69. Article 58Qualifications for election as President
  70. Article 59Conditions of President's office
  71. Article 60Oath or affirmation by the President
  72. Article 61Procedure for impeachment of the President
  73. Article 62Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
  74. Article 63The Vice-President of India
  75. Article 64The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States
  76. Article 65The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President
  77. Article 66Election of Vice-President
  78. Article 67Term of office of Vice-President
  79. Article 68Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
  80. Article 69Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
  81. Article 70Discharge of President's functions in other contingencies
  82. Article 71Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President
  83. Article 72Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
  84. Article 73Extent of executive power of the Union
  85. Article 74Council of Ministers to aid and advise President
  86. Article 75Other provisions as to Ministers
  87. Article 76Attorney-General for India
  88. Article 77Conduct of business of the Government of India
  89. Article 78Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc
  90. Article 79Constitution of Parliament
  91. Article 80Composition of the Council of States
  92. Article 81Composition of the House of the People
  93. Article 82Readjustment after each census
  94. Article 83Duration of Houses of Parliament
  95. Article 84Qualification for membership of Parliament
  96. Article 85Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution
  97. Article 86Right of President to address and send messages to Houses
  98. Article 87Special address by the President
  99. Article 88Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses
  100. Article 89The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
  101. Article 90Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman
  102. Article 91Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
  103. Article 92The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
  104. Article 93The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
  105. Article 94Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
  106. Article 95Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
  107. Article 96The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
  108. Article 97Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
  109. Article 98Secretariat of Parliament
  110. Article 99Oath or affirmation by members
  111. Article 100Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
  112. Article 101Vacation of seats
  113. Article 102Disqualifications for membership
  114. Article 103Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
  115. Article 104Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified
  116. Article 105Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
  117. Article 106Salaries and allowances of members
  118. Article 107Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
  119. Article 108Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases
  120. Article 109Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
  121. Article 110Definition of ―Money Bills‖
  122. Article 111Assent to Bills
  123. Article 112Annual financial statement
  124. Article 113Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates
  125. Article 114Appropriation Bills
  126. Article 115Supplementary, additional or excess grants
  127. Article 116Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
  128. Article 117Special provisions as to financial Bills
  129. Article 118Rules of procedure
  130. Article 119Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business
  131. Article 120Language to be used in Parliament
  132. Article 121Restriction on discussion in Parliament
  133. Article 122Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
  134. Article 123Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament
  135. Article 124Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court
  136. Article 124ANational Judicial Appointments Commission
  137. Article 124BFunctions of Commission
  138. Article 124CPower of Parliament to make law
  139. Article 125Salaries, etc., of Judges
  140. Article 126Appointment of acting Chief Justice
  141. Article 127Appointment of ad hoc Judges
  142. Article 128Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court
  143. Article 129Supreme Court to be a court of record
  144. Article 130Seat of Supreme Court
  145. Article 131Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
  146. Article 131AExclusive jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to questions as to constitutional validity of Central laws.]
  147. Article 132Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases
  148. Article 133Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters
  149. Article 134Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters
  150. Article 134ACertificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
  151. Article 135Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
  152. Article 136Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
  153. Article 137Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
  154. Article 138Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
  155. Article 139Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs
  156. Article 139ATransfer of certain cases
  157. Article 140Ancillary powers of Supreme Court
  158. Article 141Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts
  159. Article 142Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc
  160. Article 143Power of President to consult Supreme Court
  161. Article 144Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
  162. Article 145Rules of Court, etc
  163. Article 146Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court
  164. Article 147Interpretation
  165. Article 148Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
  166. Article 149Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General
  167. Article 150Form of accounts of the Union and of the States
  168. Article 151Audit reports
  169. Article 152Definition
  170. Article 153Governors of States
  171. Article 154Executive power of State
  172. Article 155Appointment of Governor
  173. Article 156Term of office of Governor
  174. Article 157Qualifications for appointment as Governor
  175. Article 158Conditions of Governor’s office
  176. Article 159Oath or affirmation by the Governor
  177. Article 160Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies
  178. Article 161Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
  179. Article 162Extent of executive power of State
  180. Article 163Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
  181. Article 164Other provisions as to Ministers
  182. Article 165Advocate-General for the State
  183. Article 166Conduct of business of the Government of a State
  184. Article 167Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc
  185. Article 168Constitution of Legislatures in States
  186. Article 169Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States
  187. Article 170Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
  188. Article 171Composition of the Legislative Councils
  189. Article 172Duration of State Legislatures
  190. Article 173Qualification for membership of the State Legislature
  191. Article 174Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolution
  192. Article 175Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses
  193. Article 176Special address by the Governor
  194. Article 177Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses
  195. Article 178The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
  196. Article 179Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
  197. Article 180Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
  198. Article 181The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
  199. Article 182The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council
  200. Article 183Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman
  201. Article 184Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
  202. Article 185The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
  203. Article 186Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
  204. Article 187Secretariat of State Legislature
  205. Article 188Oath or affirmation by members
  206. Article 189Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
  207. Article 190Vacation of seats
  208. Article 191Disqualifications for membership
  209. Article 192Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
  210. Article 193Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified
  211. Article 194Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and of the members and committees thereof
  212. Article 195Salaries and allowances of members
  213. Article 196Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
  214. Article 197Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other than Money Bills
  215. Article 198Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
  216. Article 199Definition of ―Money Bills‖
  217. Article 200Assent to Bills
  218. Article 201Bills reserved for consideration
  219. Article 202Annual financial statement
  220. Article 203Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates
  221. Article 204Appropriation Bills
  222. Article 205Supplementary, additional or excess grants
  223. Article 206Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
  224. Article 207Special provisions as to financial Bills
  225. Article 208Rules of procedure
  226. Article 209Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business
  227. Article 210Language to be used in the Legislature
  228. Article 211Restriction on discussion in the Legislature
  229. Article 212Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature
  230. Article 213Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
  231. Article 214High Courts for States
  232. Article 215High Courts to be courts of record
  233. Article 216Constitution of High Courts
  234. Article 217Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court
  235. Article 218Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
  236. Article 219Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
  237. Article 220Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge
  238. Article 221Salaries, etc., of Judges
  239. Article 222Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
  240. Article 223Appointment of acting Chief Justice
  241. Article 224Appointment of additional and acting Judges
  242. Article 224AAppointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts
  243. Article 225Jurisdiction of existing High Courts
  244. Article 226Power of High Courts to issue certain writs
  245. Article 227Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court
  246. Article 228Transfer of certain cases to High Court
  247. Article 229Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts
  248. Article 230Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories
  249. Article 231Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States
  250. Article 232Interpretation.-Articles 230, 231 and 232 substituted with articles 230 and 231 by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 16 (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).] CHAPTER VI
  251. Article 233Appointment of district judges
  252. Article 233AValidation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by, certain district judges
  253. Article 234Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
  254. Article 235Control over subordinate courts
  255. Article 236Interpretation
  256. Article 237Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates
  257. Article 238[Application of provisions of Part VI to States in Part B of the First Schedule.]
  258. Article 239Administration of Union territories
  259. Article 239ACreation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories
  260. Article 239AASpecial provisions with respect to Delhi
  261. Article 239ABProvision in case of failure of constitutional machinery
  262. Article 239BPower of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
  263. Article 240Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories
  264. Article 241High Courts for Union territories
  265. Article 242[Coorg.]
  266. Article 243Definitions
  267. Article 243AGram Sabha
  268. Article 243BConstitution of Panchayats
  269. Article 243CComposition of Panchayats
  270. Article 243DReservation of seats
  271. Article 243EDuration of Panchayats, etc
  272. Article 243FDisqualifications for membership
  273. Article 243GPowers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
  274. Article 243HPowers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats
  275. Article 243JAudit of accounts of Panchayats
  276. Article 243KElections to the Panchayats
  277. Article 243LApplication to Union territories
  278. Article 243MPart not to apply to certain areas
  279. Article 243NContinuance of existing laws and Panchayats
  280. Article 243PDefinitions
  281. Article 243QConstitution of Municipalities
  282. Article 243RComposition of Municipalities
  283. Article 243SConstitution and composition of Wards Committees, etc
  284. Article 243TReservation of seats
  285. Article 243UDuration of Municipalities, etc
  286. Article 243VDisqualifications for membership
  287. Article 243WPowers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc
  288. Article 243XPower to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Municipalities
  289. Article 243YFinance Commission
  290. Article 243ZAudit of accounts of Municipalities
  291. Article 243ZAElections to the Municipalities
  292. Article 243ZBApplication to Union territories
  293. Article 243ZCPart not to apply to certain areas
  294. Article 243ZDCommittee for district planning
  295. Article 243ZECommittee for Metropolitan planning
  296. Article 243ZFContinuance of existing laws and Municipalities
  297. Article 243ZGBar to interference by courts in electoral matters
  298. Article 243ZHDefinitions
  299. Article 243ZJNumber and term of members of board and its office bearers
  300. Article 243ZKElection of members of board
  301. Article 243ZLSupersession and suspension of board and interim management
  302. Article 243ZMAudit of accounts of co-operative societies
  303. Article 243ZNConvening of general body meetings
  304. Article 243ZPReturns
  305. Article 243ZQOffences and penalties
  306. Article 243ZRApplication to multi-State co-operative societies
  307. Article 243ZSApplication to Union territories
  308. Article 243ZTContinuance of existing laws
  309. Article 244Administration of Scheduled Areas and tribal areas
  310. Article 244AFormation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas in Assam and creation of local Legislature or Council of Ministers or both therefor
  311. Article 245Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
  312. Article 246Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
  313. Article 247Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courts
  314. Article 248Residuary powers of legislation
  315. Article 249Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest
  316. Article 250Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
  317. Article 251Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament under articles 249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of States
  318. Article 252Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State
  319. Article 253Legislation for giving effect to international agreements
  320. Article 254Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States
  321. Article 255Requirements as to recommendations and previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure only
  322. Article 256Obligation of States and the Union
  323. Article 257AAssistance to States by deployment of armed forces or other forces of the Union.]
  324. Article 258Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in certain cases
  325. Article 258APower of the States to entrust functions to the Union
  326. Article 259[Armed Forces in States in Part B of the First Schedule.]
  327. Article 260Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India
  328. Article 261Public acts, records and judicial proceedings
  329. Article 262Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys
  330. Article 263Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council
  331. Article 264Interpretation
  332. Article 265Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law
  333. Article 266Consolidated Funds and public accounts of India and of the States
  334. Article 267Contingency Fund
  335. Article 268Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States
  336. Article 268A[Service tax levied by Union and collected and appropriated by the Union and the State.]
  337. Article 269Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States
  338. Article 270Taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States
  339. Article 271Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the Union
  340. Article 272[Taxes which are levied and collected by the Union and may be distributed between the Union and the States.]
  341. Article 273Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute products
  342. Article 274Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting taxation in which States are interested
  343. Article 275Grants from the Union to certain States
  344. Article 276Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments
  345. Article 277Savings
  346. Article 278[Agreement with States in Part B of the First Schedule with regard to certain financial matters.]
  347. Article 279Calculation of ―net proceeds‖, etc
  348. Article 280Finance Commission
  349. Article 281Recommendations of the Finance Commission
  350. Article 282Expenditure defrayable by the Union or a State out of its revenues
  351. Article 283Custody, etc., of Consolidated Funds, Contingency Funds and moneys credited to the public accounts
  352. Article 284Custody of suitors’ deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts
  353. Article 285Exemption of property of the Union from State taxation
  354. Article 286Restrictions as to imposition of tax on the sale or purchase of goods
  355. Article 287Exemption from taxes on electricity
  356. Article 288Exemption from taxation by States in respect of water or electricity in certain cases
  357. Article 289Exemption of property and income of a State from Union taxation
  358. Article 290Adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensions
  359. Article 290AAnnual payment to certain Devaswom Funds
  360. Article 291[Privy purse sums of Rulers.]
  361. Article 292Borrowing by the Government of India
  362. Article 293Borrowing by States
  363. Article 294Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases
  364. Article 295Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in other cases
  365. Article 296Property accruing by escheat or lapse or as bona vacantia
  366. Article 297Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the Union
  367. Article 299Contracts
  368. Article 300Suits and proceedings
  369. Article 300APersons not to be deprived of property save by authority of law
  370. Article 301Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse
  371. Article 302Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse
  372. Article 303Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce
  373. Article 304Restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse among States
  374. Article 305Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State monopolies
  375. Article 306[Power of certain States in Part B of the First Schedule to impose restrictions on trade and commerce.]
  376. Article 307Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes of articles 301 to 304
  377. Article 308Interpretation
  378. Article 309Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
  379. Article 310Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State
  380. Article 311Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State
  381. Article 312All-India services
  382. Article 312APower of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of service of officers of certain services
  383. Article 313Transitional provisions
  384. Article 314[Provision for protection of existing officers of certain services.]
  385. Article 315Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States
  386. Article 316Appointment and term of office of members
  387. Article 317Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission
  388. Article 318Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission
  389. Article 319Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of Commission on ceasing to be such members
  390. Article 320Functions of Public Service Commissions
  391. Article 321Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions
  392. Article 322Expenses of Public Service Commissions
  393. Article 323Reports of Public Service Commissions
  394. Article 323AAdministrative tribunals
  395. Article 323BTribunals for other matters
  396. Article 324Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission
  397. Article 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 sex
  398. Article 326Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage
  399. Article 327Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures
  400. Article 328Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with respect to elections to such Legislature
  401. Article 329Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
  402. Article 330Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People
  403. Article 331Representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in the House of the People
  404. Article 332Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
  405. Article 333Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
  406. Article 334[Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after certain period]
  407. Article 335Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
  408. Article 336Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain services
  409. Article 337Special provision with respect to educational grants for the benefit of Anglo-Indian community
  410. Article 338[National Commission for Scheduled Castes]
  411. Article 338ANational Commission for Scheduled Tribes
  412. Article 338BNational Commission for Backward Classes
  413. Article 339Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
  414. Article 340Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
  415. Article 341Scheduled Castes
  416. Article 342Scheduled Tribes
  417. Article 342ASocially and educationally backward classes
  418. Article 343Official language of the Union
  419. Article 344Commission and Committee of Parliament on official language
  420. Article 345Official language or languages of a State
  421. Article 346Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union
  422. Article 347Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State
  423. Article 348Language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc
  424. Article 349Special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language
  425. Article 350Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances
  426. Article 350AFacilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
  427. Article 350BSpecial Officer for linguistic minorities
  428. Article 351Directive for development of the Hindi language
  429. Article 352Proclamation of Emergency
  430. Article 353Effect of Proclamation of Emergency
  431. Article 354Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
  432. Article 355Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance
  433. Article 356Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States
  434. Article 357Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under article 356
  435. Article 358Suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergencies
  436. Article 359Suspension of the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III during emergencies
  437. Article 359A[Application of this Part to the State of Punjab.]
  438. Article 360Provisions as to financial emergency
  439. Article 361Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs
  440. Article 361AProtection of publication of proceedings of Parliament and State Legislatures
  441. Article 361BDisqualification for appointment on remunerative political post
  442. Article 362[Rights and privileges of Rulers of Indian States.]
  443. Article 363Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etc
  444. Article 363ARecognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolished
  445. Article 364Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes
  446. Article 365Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union
  447. Article 366Definitions
  448. Article 367Interpretation
  449. Article 368[Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.]
  450. Article 369Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the Concurrent List
  451. Article 370Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir
  452. Article 371Special provision with respect to the States of *** Maharashtra and Gujarat
  453. Article 371ASpecial provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
  454. Article 371BSpecial provision with respect to the State of Assam
  455. Article 371CSpecial provision with respect to the State of Manipur
  456. Article 371DSpecial provisions with respect to [the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana]
  457. Article 371EEstablishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
  458. Article 371FSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim
  459. Article 371GSpecial provision with respect to the State of Mizoram
  460. Article 371HSpecial provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
  461. Article 371JSpecial provisions with respect to the State of Karnataka
  462. Article 372Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation
  463. Article 372APower of the President to adapt laws
  464. Article 373Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain cases
  465. Article 374Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in Council
  466. Article 375Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution
  467. Article 376Provisions as to Judges of High Courts
  468. Article 377Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
  469. Article 378Provisions as to Public Service Commissions
  470. Article 378ASpecial provision as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
  471. Article 392Power of the President to remove difficulties
  472. Article 393Short title
  473. Article 394Commencement
  474. Article 394AAuthoritative text in the Hindi language
  475. Article 395Repeals