Parts of The Indian Constitution
As we all know that when we study about the Polity of India it is very much important to read about the Constitution of India from the point of view of any competitive examinations like UPSC and State PSC. So, in this article I am going to share a reference note on the PARTS OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION. This article contains only the important Articles of Indian Constitution and also if we miss anything important then let us know in the comment section.
PARTS OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION
PART I: THE UNION AND ITS TERRITORY
(Article 1-4)
PART II: CITIZENSHIP
(Article 5-11)
PART III: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS
(Article 12-35)
RIGHT TO EQUALITY (Articles 14-18)
Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability
RIGHT TO FREEDOM (Article 19-22)
Article 21: Protection of Life and Personal Property
Article 21A: Right to Education (From 1st April 2010 86th Amendment)
RIGHT AGAINST EXPLOITATION (Article 23-24)
Article 23: Prohibition of Employment of Children in Factories etc.
RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF RELIGION (Article 25-28)
CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHT (Article 29-30)
Right to Education come in the force on 1st April 2010.
RIGHT TO CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES (Article 32-35)
Right to move to the Supreme Court and the High Courts (Under Article 226) in case of their violation, termed by BR Ambedkar as the Heart and Soul of the Constitution. (It ensures Social and Economic Democracy)
PART IV: DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY
(Article 36-51)
Article 38: State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
Article 40: Organisation of Village Panchayats.
Article 41: To secure the Right to Work, to Education and To people assistance in cases of Unemployment, old age etc.
Article 44: Uniform Civil Code for The Citizens
Article 46: Promotion of Educational and Economic interests of SC/ST and other weaker section.
Article 50: Separation of Judiciary from Executive.
PART IVA: FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES
Article 51A (Added in 1976 by 42nd Amendment Act)
Fundamental Duties were added by 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act based on SWARN SING COMMITTEE REPORT.
PART V: THE UNION
(Article 52-151)
Article 52: The President of India.
Article 53: Executive Power of the Union or President.
Article 54: Election of President.
Article 58: Qualification of President.
Article 60: Oath and Affirmation of the President.
Article 61: Procedure for impeachment of the President.
Article 62: Vacancy in President’s Office.
Article 63: The Vice-President of India.
Article 69: Oath and Affirmation of the Vice-President.
Article 72: Power of President to Grant Pardons.
Article 75: It says Prime Minister should be appointed by the President.
Article 76: Attorney General for India.
Article 79: Constitution of Parliament.
Article 108: Joint sitting of Both Houses in certain cases.
Article 110: Definition of “Money Bills”.
Article 112: Annual Financial Statement (Budget).
Article 123: Power of President to Promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.
Article 124: Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court.
Article 125: Salaries, Allowances, Privileges etc of Judges of Supreme Court.
Article 130: Seat of Supreme Court (Presently Delhi).
Article 137: Review of Judgment or Orders by the Supreme Court.
Article 143: Power of President to consult Supreme Court.
Article 148: Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
PART VI: THE STATES
(Article 152-237)
Article 153, 154: The Governor is the Constitutional Head of the State, and the same Governor can act as governor of more than one state.
Article 155: Governor is appointed by the President.
Article 156: Tenure of Governor.
Article 158: Qualification/Conditions for the Governor’s Office.
Article 161: Power of Governor to grant pardons, reprieves, remission under the State Law.
Article 163: Discretionary Powers of the Governor. (This power not provided to the President)
Article 164: It says that Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor.
Article 169: Abolition or Creation of Legislative Councils in States.
Article 171: Composition of Legislative Councils.
Article 173: Qualification for members of State Legislature (MLA & MLC).
Article 217: States that Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President.
Article 226: Writ Jurisdiction Power of High Court.
PART VII: DEALS WITH STATES
(Article 238)
It was replaced in 1956 by the 7th Amendment.
PART VIII: THE UNION TERRITORIES
(Article 239-241)
PART IX: THE PANCHAYATS
(Article 234-243O)
PART IXA: THE MUNICIPALITIES
(Article 243P-243ZG)
Article 243ZD: District Planning Committee.
Article 243ZE: Metropolitan Planning Committee.
PART IXB: THE CORPORATE SOCIETIES
(Article 243ZH-243ZT)
PART X: THE SCHEDULED AND TRIBAL AREAS
(Article 244-244A)
PART XI: RELATONS BETWEEN THE UNION AND THE STATES
(Article 245-263)
PART XII: FINANCE, PROPERTY, CONTRACTS AND SUITS
(Article 264-300)
Article 266: Consolidated Fund of India.
Article 267: Constituency Fund of India.
Article 280: Finance Commission.
Article 300A: Right to Property (44th Amendment ceased it to remain a Fundamental Right and now it’s a Legal Right)
PART XIII: TRADE, COMMERCE, AND INTERCOURSE WITHIN INDIA
(Article 301-307)
PART XIV: SERVICES UNDER THE UNION AND THE STATES [UPSC AND STATE PSC]
(Article 308-323)
Article 315-323: Elaborate Provisions regarding UPSC.
PART XIVA: TRIBUNALS
(Article 323A-323B)
PART XV: ELECTIONS
(Article 324-329)
Article 324: Election Commission
PART XVI: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN CASES
(Article 330-342)
As I said if anything missed in this article from the point of view of competitive examinations then let me know I will update the information as soon as possible.
