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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

न्यायिक समीक्षा मुख्यतः किन के खिलाफ की जाती है?

In India, the power to declare war and peace is vested in which of the following?

भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय का गठन किस आधार पर हुआ?

भारत में निर्वाचन आयोग का गठन किस आधार पर होता है?

What is the procedure for impeachment of the President of India?

Who was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress?

राज्यों के अधिकारों का निर्धारण किस आधार पर होता है?

अभियोजक की नियुक्ति किस प्रावधान के तहत होती है?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Constitution?

भारतीय संसद की दो सदनों का नाम क्या है?