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Emergency Provisions

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Codified in Part XVIII (Articles 352–360), these provisions empower the Union to meet extraordinary situations. National Emergency (Article 352) addresses war, external aggression, or armed rebellion; President’s Rule (Article 356) arises from failure of constitutional machinery in states; and Financial Emergency (Article 360) counters financial instability. Under National Emergency, fundamental freedoms may be curtailed, and legislative powers concentrate in the center. President’s Rule dissolves or suspends state governance, raising concerns of misuse. The 44th Amendment limited their scope, mandating stricter parliamentary oversight. Students must grasp how these measures safeguard unity but also risk central overreach if misapplied.

Practice Questions

न्यायपालिका की नियुक्ति में पुनरीक्षण किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

What is the minimum age for a person to become the Chief Minister of a state in India?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

कार्यपालिका और विधानपालिका के बीच संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the amendment process?

Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the protection of rights of minorities?

संसद सदस्यों की योग्यता किस अनुच्छेद में निर्धारित है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India?

संविधान सभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से हुआ था?