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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

What is the term of office of a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA)?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

What is the minimum age for a person to contest elections for the Lok Sabha?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

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

अभियोजक की स्वतंत्रता किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता सुनिश्चित करने के लिए किस प्रावधान को शामिल किया गया है?

What is the maximum number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?