List of All Articles (1 to 395) And Parts (1 to 22) Of The Indian Constitution

List of all articles and parts of the constitution of India updated in January 2020.

Constitution Of IndiaIn 1950In 2020
Articles395448
Parts2225
Schedules812
Amendments0104
Word Count145000No Accurate Data

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA

CONTENTS

PREAMBLE

PART 1: THE UNION AND ITS TERRITORY

ArticleProvision
Article 1Name and territory of the Union.
Article 2Admission or establishment of new States.
Article:2A[Omitted.]
Article 3Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.
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.

PART 2: CITIZENSHIP

Article 4Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.
Article 5Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.
Article 6Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.
Article 7Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
Article 8Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens.
Article 9Continuance of the rights of citizenship.
Article 10Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

PART 3: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

General
Article 12Definition.
Article 13Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights.
Right to Equality
Article 14Equality before law.
Article 15Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Article 16Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
Article 17Abolition of Untouchability.
Article 18Abolition of titles.
Right to Freedom
Article 19Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
Article 20Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
Article 21Protection of life and personal liberty.
Article21ARight to education.
Article 22Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases.
Right against Exploitation
Article 23Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour.
Article 24Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc.
Right to Freedom of Religion
Article 25Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation of religion.
Article 26Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Article 27Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion.
Article 28Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions.
Cultural and Educational Rights
Article 29Protection of interests of minorities.
Article 30Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
Article 31[Omitted.]
Saving of Certain Laws
Article31ASaving of Laws providing for the acquisition of estates, etc.
Article 31BValidation of certain Acts and Regulations.
Article 31CSaving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles.
Article 31D[Omitted.]
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Article 32Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this Part.
Article 32A[Omitted.]
Article 33Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this Part in their application to Forces, etc.
Article 34Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area.
Article 35Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this Part.

PART 4: DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY

Article 36Definition.
Article 37Application of the principles contained in this Part.
Article 38State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
Article 39Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State.
Article:39AEqual justice and free legal aid.
Article 40Organisation of village panchayats.
Article 41Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases.
Article 42Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief.
Article 43Living wage, etc., for workers.
Article 43AParticipation of workers in management of industries.
Article 43BPromotion of co-operative societies.
Article 44Uniform civil code for the citizens.
Article 45Provision for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.
Article 46Promotion of educational and economic interests of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other weaker sections.
Article 47Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health
Article 48Organisation of agriculture and animal husbandry.
Article 48AProtection and improvement of environment and safeguarding of forests and wild life.
Article 49Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance.
Article 50Separation of judiciary from executive.
Article 51Promotion of international peace and security.

PART 4A: FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES

Article 51AFundamental duties.

PART 5: THE UNION

CHAPTER 1-THE EXECUTIVE
The President and Vice-President
Article 52The President of India.
Article 53Executive power of the Union.
Article 54Election of President.
Article 55Manner of election of President.
Article 56Term of office of President.
Article 57Eligibility for re-election.
Article 58Qualifications for election as President.
Article 59Conditions of President’s office.
Article 60Oath or affirmation by the President.
Article 61Procedure for impeachment of the President.
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.
Article 63The Vice-President of India.
Article 64The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States.
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.
Article 66Election of Vice-President.
Article 67Term of office of Vice-President.
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.
Article 69Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President.
Article 70Discharge of President’s functions in other contingencies.
Article 71Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President.
Article 72Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.
Article 73Extent of executive power of the Union.
Council of Ministers
Article 74Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.
Article 75Other provisions as to Ministers.
The Attorney-General for India
Article 76Attorney-General for India.
Conduct of Government Business
Article 77Conduct of business of the Government of India.
Article 78Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc.
CHAPTER 2-PARLIAMENT
General
Article 79Constitution of Parliament.
Article 80Composition of the Council of States.
Article 81Composition of the House of the People.
Article 82Readjustment after each census.
Article 83Duration of Houses of Parliament.
Article 84Qualification for membership of Parliament.
Article 85Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution.
Article 86Right of President to address and send messages to Houses.
Article 87Special address by the President.
Article 88Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses.
Officers of Parliament
Article 89The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States.
Article 90Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman.
Article 91Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman.
Article 92The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
Article 93The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People.
Article 94Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Article 95Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker.
Article 96The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
Article 97Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Article 98Secretariat of Parliament.
Conduct of Business
Article 99Oath or affirmation by members.
Article 100Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum.
Disqualifications of Members
Article 101Vacation of seats.
Article 102Disqualifications for membership.
Article 103Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members.
Article 104 Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified.
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members
Article 105Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof.
Article 106Salaries and allowances of members.
Legislative Procedure
Article 107Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills.
Article 108Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases.
Article 109Special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
Article 110Definition of “Money Bills”.
Article 111Assent to Bills.
Procedure in Financial Matters
Article 112Annual financial statement.
Article 113Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates.
Article 114Appropriation Bills.
Article 115Supplementary, additional or excess grants.
Article 116Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
Article 117Special provisions as to financial Bills.
Procedure Generally
Article 118Rules of procedure.
Article 119Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business.
Article 120Language to be used in Parliament.
Article 121Restriction on discussion in Parliament.
Article 122Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament.
CHAPTER-3 LEGISLATIVE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
Article 123Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
CHAPTER-4 THE UNION JUDICIARY
Article 124Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court.
Article124ANational Judicial Appointments Commission.
Article 124BFunctions of Commission.
Article 124CPower of Parliament to make law.
Article 125Salaries, etc., of Judges.
Article 126Appointment of acting Chief Justice.
Article 127Appointment of ad hoc judges.
Article 128Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court.
Article 129Supreme Court to be a court of record.
Article 130Seat of Supreme Court.
Article 131Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Article 131A[Omitted.]
Article 132Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases.
Article 133Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters.
Article 134Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters.
Article 134ACertificate for appeal to the Supreme Court.
Article 135Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court.
Article 136Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court.
Article 137Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court.
Article 138Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Article 139Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs.
Article 139ATransfer of certain cases.
Article 140Ancillary powers of Supreme Court.
Article 141Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts.
Article 142Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.
Article 143Power of President to consult Supreme Court.
Article 144Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court.
Article:144A[Omitted.]
Article 145Rules of Court, etc.
Article 146Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court.
Article 147Interpretation.
CHAPTER-5: COMPTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
Article 148Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Article 149Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General.
Article 150Form of accounts of the Union and of the States.
Article 151Audit reports.

PART 6: THE STATES

CHAPTER-1: GENERAL
Article 152Definition.
CHAPTER-2: THE EXECUTIVE
The Governor
Article 153Governors of States.
Article 154Executive power of State.
Article 155Appointment of Governor.
Article 156Term of office of Governor.
Article 157Qualifications for appointment as Governor.
Article 158Conditions of Governor’s office.
Article 159Oath or affirmation by the Governor.
Article 160Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies.
Article 161Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.
Article 162Extent of executive power of State.
Council of Ministers
Article 163Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor.
Article 164Other provisions as to Ministers.
The Advocate-General for the State
Article 165Advocate-General for the State.
Conduct of Government Business
Article 166Conduct of business of the Government of a State.
Article 167Duties of Chief Minister as respects the furnishing of information to Governor, etc.
CHAPTER-3: THE STATE LEGISLATURE
General
Article 168Constitution of Legislatures in States.
Article 169Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States.
Article 170Composition of the Legislative Assemblies.
Article 171Composition of the Legislative Councils.
Article 172Duration of State Legislatures.
Article 173Qualification for membership of the State Legislature.
Article 174Sessions of the State Legislature, prorogation and dissolution.
Article 175Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses.
Article 176Special address by the Governor.
Article 177Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses.
Officers of the State Legislature
Article 178The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
Article 179Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
Article 180Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker.
Article 181The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
Article 182The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council.
Article 183Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman.
Article 184Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman.
Article 185The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration.
Article 186Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman.
Article 187Secretariat of State Legislature.
Conduct of Business
Article 188Oath or affirmation by members.
Article 189Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum.
Disqualifications of Members
Article 190Vacation of seats.
Article 191Disqualifications for membership.
Article 192Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members.
Article 193Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified.
Powers, privileges and immunities of State Legislatures and their Members
Article 194Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and of the members and committees thereof.
Article 195Salaries and allowances of members.
Legislative Procedure
Article 196Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills.
Article 197Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other than Money Bills.
Article 198Special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
Article 199Definition of “Money Bills”.
Article200Assent to Bills.
Article 201Bills reserved for consideration.
Procedure in Financial Matters
Article 202Annual financial statement.
Article 203Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates.
Article 204Appropriation Bills.
Article 205Supplementary, additional or excess grants.
Article 206Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants.
Article 207Special provisions as to financial Bills.
Procedure Generally
Article 208Rules of procedure.
Article 209Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business.
Article 210Language to be used in the Legislature.
Article 211Restriction on discussion in the Legislature.
Article 212Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature.
CHAPTER-4: LEGISLATIVE POWER OF THE GOVERNOR
Article 213Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature.
CHAPTER-5: THE HIGH COURTS IN THE STATES
Article 214High Courts for States.
Article 215High Courts to be courts of record.
Article 216Constitution of High Courts.
Article 217Appointment and conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court.
Article 218Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts.
Article 219Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts.
Article 220Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge.
Article 221Salaries, etc., of Judges.
Article 222Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another.
Article 223Appointment of acting Chief Justice.
Article 224Appointment of additional and acting Judges.
Article:224AAppointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts.
Article 225Jurisdiction of existing High Courts.
Article 226Power of High Courts to issue certain writs.
Article 226A[Omitted]
Article 227Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court.
Article 228Transfer of certain cases to High Court.
Article:228A[Omitted .]
Article 229Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts.
Article 230Extension of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories.
Article 231Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States.
CHAPTER-6: SUBORDINATE COURTS
Article 232[Omitted .] (7 th Amendment)
Article 233Appointment of district judges.
Article 233Validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by, certain district judges.
Article 234Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service.
Article 235Control over subordinate courts.
Article 236Interpretation.
Article 237Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates.

PART 7: THE STATES IN PART B OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE

Whole Part 7 Omitted

Article 238[Omitted]