Constitution - Articles Flashcards
1
Name and territory of the union
2
Admission or establishment of new states
3
Formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states
4
Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the First and Fourth schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential matters.
5
Citizenship at the commencement of the constitution
6
Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.
7
Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.
8
Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
9
Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens.
10
Continuance of the rights of citizenship
11
Parliament of regulate the right of citizenship by law
12
Definition (fundamental rights)
13
Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights
14
Equality before law
15
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth
16
Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
17
Abolition of untouchability
18
Abolition of titles
19
Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
20
Protection in respect of conviction for offenses
21
Protection of life and personal liberty
21A
Rights to Education
22
Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases
23
Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour
24
Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc
25
Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion
26
Freedom to manage religious affairs
27
Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
28
Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
29
Protection of interests of minorities
30
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
31A
Saving of laws providing for acquisition of estates, etc
31B
Validation of certain Acts and Regulations
31C
Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles
32
Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part.
33
Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etc.
34
Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area.
35
legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part
36
Definition - Directive Principles of State Policy
37
application of the principles contained in this Part.
38
State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
39
Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State
39A
Equal justice and free legal aid
40
Organization of village panchayats
41
Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
42
Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief
43
Living wage, etc.., for workers
43A
Participation of workers in management of industries.
43B
Promotion of co-operative societies
44
Uniform civil code for the citizens
45
Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years
46
Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other weaker sections
47
Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and improve public health:
48
Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry
48A
Protection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife
49
Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance
50
Separation of Judiciary from executive
51
Promotion of international peace and security
51A
Fundamental duties: It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
51B
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
51C
To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
51D
To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
51E
To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic, and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory tot he dignity of women
51F
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
51G
To protect and improve the natural environments including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life, and to have compassion for living creatures.
51H
To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
51I
To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
51J
To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement.
51K
Who is a parent or guardian, to provide opportunities for education to his child or, as the case may be, ward between the age of six and fourteen years
52
President of India
53
Executive power of the Union
54
Election of President
55
Manner of election of President
56
Term of office of President
57
Eligibility for re-election
58
Qualifications for election as President
59
Conditions of President’s office
60
Oath or affirmation by the President
61
Procedure for impeachment of the President
62
Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy.
63
The Vice-President of India
64
The Vice-president to be ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States
65
The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President
66
Election of Vice-President
67
Term of office of Vice-President
68
Time of holding election of fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
69
Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
70
Discharge of Presidents functions in other contingencies.
71
Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President
72
Power of the President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.
73
Extent of executive power of the Union
74
Council of Ministers to aid and advise President
75
Other provision as to Ministers
76
Attorney-General for India
77
Conduct of Business of the Government of india
78
Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc
79
Constitution of Parliament
80
Composition of the Council of States
81
Composition of the House of the People
82
Readjustment after each census
83
Duration of Houses of Parliament
84
Qualification for membership of Parliament
85
Session of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution
86
Right of President to address and send messages to Houses
87
Special address by the President
88
Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses
89
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the council of States
90
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman.
91
Power fo the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of or to act as, Chairman
92
The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
93
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
94
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
95
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
96
The speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
97
Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
98
Secretariat of Parliament
99
Oath of affirmation by members
100
Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act not with standing vacancies and quorum
101
Vacation of Seats
102
Disqualifications for membership
103
Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
104
Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified
105
Powers, privileges, etc. of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
106
Salaries and allowances of members
107
Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
108
Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases
109
Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
110
Definition fo “Money Bills”
111
Assent to Bills
112
Annual financial statement
113
Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates
114
Appropriation Bills
115
Supplementary, additional or excess grants
116
Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
117
Special provisions as to financial Bills
118
Rules of procedure
119
Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business
120
Language to be used in Parliament
121
Restriction on discussion in Parliament
122
Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
123
Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament
124
Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court
124A
National Judicial Appointments Commission
124B
Functions of Commission
124C
Power of Parliament to make law
125
Salaries, etc., of Judges
126
Appointments of acting Chief Justice
127
Appointment of ad hoc Judges
128
Attendance of retired Judges at sitting of the Supreme Court
129
Supreme Court to be a court of record
130
Seat of Supreme Court
131
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court
132
Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in appeals from High courts in certain cases
133
Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters
134
Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters
134A
Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
135
Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme court
136
Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
137
Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
138
Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
139
Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs
139A
Transfer of Certain cases
140
Ancillary powers of Supreme Court
141
Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts.
142
Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc
143
Power fo President to consult Supreme Court
144
Civil and Judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
145
Rules of Court etc
146
Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme court
147
Interpretation
148
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
149
Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General
150
Forum of accounts of the Union and of the States
151
Audit reports
152
Definition
153
Governors of States
154
Executive power of State
155
Appointment of Governor
156
Term of office of Governor
157
Qualifications for appointment as Governor
158
Conditions of Governors office
159
Oath or affirmation by the Governor
160
Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contigencies
161
Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
162
Extent of executive power of state
163
Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
164
Other provisions as to Ministers
165
Advocate-General for the State.
166
Conduct of business of the Government of a State.
167
Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc
168
Constitution ofLegislatures in States
169
Abolition or creation of legislative Councils in States.
170
Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
171
composition of the Legislative Councils.
172
Duration of State Legislature
173
qualification for membership of the State Legislature
174
Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolution.
175
Right of the Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses
176
special address by the Governor.
177
rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses
178
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
179
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
180
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker.
181
The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
182
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council.
183
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman.
184
Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
185
The Chairman of the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
186
Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
187
Secretariat of State Legislature
188
Oath of affirmation by members
189
Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act not with standing vacancies and quorum
190
Vacation of seats
191
Disqualifications for membership
192
Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
193
Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified.
194
Powers, privileges, etc.., of the House of legislatures and of the members and committees thereof
195
Salaries and allowances of members
196
Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
197
Restriction on powers of Legislative Councils as to Bills other than Money Bills
198
Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
199
Definition of “Money Bills”
200
Assent to Bills
201
Bills reserved for consideration
202
Annual financial statement
203
Procedure in Legislative with respect to estimates
204
Appropriation Bills
205
Supplementary, additional or excess grants
206
Votes on Account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
207
Special provisions as to financial Bills
208
Rules of procedure
209
Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the state in relation to financial business
210
Language to be used in the Legislature
211
Restriction on discussion in the Legislature
212
Courts not to inquire into proceedings to the Legislature
213
Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess Legislature
214
High Courts for States
215
High Courts to be courts of record
216
Constitution of High Courts
217
Appointment and conditions fo the office of a Judge of a High Court
218
Applications of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
219
Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
220
Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge
221
Salaries etc., of Judges
222
Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
223
Appointment of acting Chief Justice
224
Appointment of additional and acting Judges
224A
Appointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts
225
Jurisdiction of existing High Courts.
226
Power of high Courts to issue certain writs
227
Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court.
228
Transfer of certain cases to High Court
229
Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts
230
Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories
231
Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States
232
//investigation required
233
Appointment of district judges
233A
Validation of appointment of, and judgments etc., delivered by certain district judges
234
Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service.
235
Control over subordinate courts
236
Interpretation
237
Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates
238
//Repealed
239
Administration of Union territories
239A
Creation of local legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories
239AA
Special Provisions with respect to Delhi
239AB
Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery
239B
Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
240
Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories
241
High Courts of union territories
242
//Investigation needed
243
Definitions
243A
Gram Sabha
243B
Constitution of Panchayats
243C
Composition of Panchayats
243D
Reservation of seats
243E
Duration of Panchayats, etc
243F
Disqualifications for membership
243G
Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
243H
Powers to impose taxes by, and funds of, the Panchayats
243I
Constitution of finance Commissions to review financial position
243J
Audit of accounts of Panchayats
243K
Elections to the Panchayats.
243L
Application to Union territories.
243M
Part not to apply to certain areas
243N
Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats
243O
Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
243P
Definition (the Municipalities)
243Q
Constitution of municipalities
243R
composition of Municipalities
243S
Constitution and composition of Wards Committees, etc
243T
Reservation of seats
243U
Reservation of Municipalities, etc
243V
Disqualifications for membership
243W
Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc
243X
Power to impose taxes by, and funds, of, the Municipalities
243Y
Finance Commission
243Z
Audit of accounts of Municipalities
243ZA
Elections to the Municipalities
243ZB
Applications to Union territories
243ZC
Part not to apply to certain areas
243ZD
committee for district planning
243ZE
Committee for Metropolitan Planning
243ZF
continuance of existing laws and municipalities
243ZG
Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
243ZH
Definitions (The coperative societies)
243ZI
Incorporation of Co-operative Societies
243ZJ
Number and term of members of board and its office bearers.
243ZK
Election of members of board
243ZL
Supersession and suspension of board and interim management
243ZM
Audit of accounts of co-operative societies
243ZN
Convening of General body meetings
243ZO
Right of a member to get information
243ZP
Returns
243ZQ
Offences and penalties
243ZR
Application to multi-State co-operative societies
243ZS
Application to Union territories
243ZT
continuance of existing laws
244
Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas
244A
Formation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas in Assam and creation of Local legislature or council of ministers or both thereof
245
Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the legislatures of States
246
Subject matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.
247
Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courts.
248
Residual powers of legislation
249
Power of parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State list int he national interest
250
Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of emergency is in operation
251
inconsistency between laws made by parliament under articles 249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of states
252
Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more states by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other state
253
Legislation for giving effect to international agreements
254
Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the legislatures of states
255
Requirements as to recommendations and previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure only
256
Obligation of States and the Union
257
Control fo the Union over States in certain cases.
258
Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in certain cases
258A
Power of the states to entrust functions to the Union.
259
//to be investigated
260
Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India.
261
Public acts, records and judicial proceedings.
262
Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys.
263
Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council.
264
Interpretation //finance
265
Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law.
266
Consolidated funds and public accounts of India and of the States
267
Contingency Fund
268
Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the States
269
Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States
270
Taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States.
271
Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the Union
272
// to be investigated
273
Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute products
274
Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting taxation in
which States are interested.
275
Grants from the Union to certain States
276
Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments
277
Savings
278
//to be investigated
279
Calculation of “net proceeds”, etc
280
Finance commission
281
Recommendations of the Finance Commission
282
Expenditure defrayable by the Union or a State out of its revenues
283
Custody, etc. of consolidated funds, Contingency Funds and moneys credited to the public accounts
284
Custody of suitors deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts
285
Exemption of property of the Union from State Taxation
286
Restrictions as to imposition of tax on the sale or purchase of goods
287
Exemption from taxes on electricity
288
Exemption from taxation by states in respect of water or electricity in certain cases
289
Exemption of property and income of a state from union taxation
290
Adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensions
290A
Annual payment to certain Devaswom Funds
291
//to be investigated
292
Borrowing by the Government of India
293
Borrowing by States
294
Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases
295
Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in other cases
296
Property accruing by escheat or lapse or as bona vacantia
297
Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the Union
298
Power to carry on trade, etc
299
contracts
300
Suits and proceedings
300A
Persons not to be deprived of property save by authority of law
301
Freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse.
302
Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse
303
Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the states with regard to trade and commerce
304
Restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse among States,
305
Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State monopolies
306
//tobeinvestigated
307
Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes fo articles 301 to 304
308
Interpretation //services under the union and the states
309
Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
310
Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State
311
dismissal, removal, or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State
312
All India services
312A
Power of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of service of officers of certain services
313
Transitional Provisions
314
//tobeinvestigated
315
Public Service Commission for the Union and for the States
316
Appointment and term of office of members
317
Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission
318
Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the commission
319
Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of Commission on ceasing to be such members
320
Functions of Public Service Commissions
321
Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions
322
Expenses of Public Service Commission
323
Reports of Public Service Commissions
323A
Administrative tribunals
323B
Tribunals for other matters
324
Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission.
325
No 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
326
Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage
327
Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures
328
Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with respect to elections to such Legislature
329
Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
330
Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and scheduled Tribes in the House of the People
331
Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People
332
Reservation of seats for scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
333
Representation of the Anglo-indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
334
Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after fifty years
335
Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
336
Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain services
337
Special provision with respect to educational grants for the benefit of Anglo-Indian community
338
National Commission for Scheduled Castes
338A
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
388B
National Commission for Backward Classes.
339
Control of the Union over the administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes.
340
Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
341
Scheduled Castes
342
Scheduled Tribes
342A
Socially and educationally Backward Classes
343
Official language of the Union
344
Commission and Committee of Parliament on official language
345
Official language or languages of a State
346
Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union
347
Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of a State
348
Languages to be used in the Supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc
349
Special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language
350
Language to be used in representation for redress of grievances
350A
Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
350B
Special officer for linguistic minorities
351
Directive for development of the Hindi language
352
Proclamation of Emergency
353
Effect of Proclamation of Emergency
354
Application of provisions relating to the distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
355
Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance
356
provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in State
357
Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under article 356.
358
Suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergencies
359
Suspension of the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III during emergencies
360
Provisions as to financial emergency
361
Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs
361A
Protection of Publication of Proceedings of Parliament and State Legislature
361B
disqualification for appointment on remunerative political post
362
//to be investigated
363
Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etc
363A
Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian states to cease and privy purses to be abolished
364
Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes.
365
Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union
366
Definitions
367
Interpretation
368
Power of Parliament to amend the constitution and procedure therefor
369
Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State list as if they were matters in the Concurrent List
370
Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir (removed)
371
Special provision with respect to the State of Maharashtra and Gujarat
371A
Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
371B
Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
371C
Special provision with respect to the State of manipur
371D
Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh or the State of Telangana
371E
Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
371F
Special provision with respect to the State of Sikkim
371G
Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram
371H
Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
371 I
Special provision with respect to the State of Goa
372
Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation
372A
Power of the President to adapt laws
373
Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain cases
374
Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal
Court or before His Majesty in Council
375
Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution
376
Provisions as to Judges of High Courts
377
Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
378
Provisions as to Public Service Commissions
378A
Special provisions as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
392
Power of the President to remove difficulties
393
Short title
394
Commencement
394A
Authoritative text in the Hindi language
