Important Articles of Indian Constitution, Complete Details

Important Articles of Indian Constitution: The Indian Constitution is like a rulebook for our country. It tells us how the government should work and what rights and responsibilities we have as citizens. Some parts of it are really important and affect how our democracy works. This article will talk about those important Articles of the Indian Constitution.

Important Articles of Indian Constitution

List of Important Articles in Indian Constitution

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Part I: The Union And Its Territories

• Article 1: Tells us the name and area of the union.
• Article 3: Talks about making new states and changing the area, borders, and names of existing states.

Part II: Citizenship

• Article 10: Makes sure that citizenship rights continue.
• Article 11: Lets Parliament control citizenship rights through laws.

Part III: Fundamental Rights

• Article 13: Deals with laws that go against fundamental rights.
• Article 14: Says everyone is equal before the law.
• Article 15: Stops discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or where someone is born.
• Article 16: Guarantees equal job opportunities in government.
• Article 17: Bans untouchability.
• Article 18: Ends titles of honor.
• Article 19: Protects freedom of speech and other rights.
• Article 21: Protects life and personal freedom.
• Article 21A: Gives the right to basic education.
• Article 23: Bans slavery and forced labor.
• Article 24: Stops children from working in dangerous jobs.
• Article 25: Guarantees freedom of religion.
• Article 29: Protects the interests of minority groups.
• Article 30: Lets minority groups run their own schools.
• Article 32: Gives ways to protect fundamental rights in court.

Part IV: Directive Principles

• Article 38: Says the state should work for people's welfare.
• Article 39A: Focuses on fairness and legal help.
• Article 40: Talks about village councils.
• Article 44: Wants a single law for everyone.
• Article 45: Wants good care and education for young kids.
• Article 46: Helps backward groups get better education and jobs.
• Article 50: Wants courts and government separate.
• Article 51: Wants peace and friendship with other countries.

Part IV A: Fundamental Duties

• Article 51A: Sets out duties for citizens to follow.

Part V: The Union

• Article 72: Gives the President power to pardon and suspend sentences in certain cases.
• Article 74: Forms the Council of Ministers to help the President.
• Article 76: Establishes the Attorney-General for India.
• Article 78: Outlines the Prime Minister's duties.
• Article 85: Talks about Parliament sessions and closing.
• Article 100: Explains voting in Parliament and quorum.
• Article 108: Covers joint meetings of both houses.
• Article 109: Deals with special procedures for money bills.
• Article 110: Defines money bills.
• Article 112: Talks about the yearly budget.
• Article 123: Lets the President make laws when Parliament isn't in session.
• Article 139: Gives the Supreme Court the power to issue certain orders.
• Article 141: Makes Supreme Court rulings binding on all courts.
• Article 143: Lets the President ask for advice from the Supreme Court.
• Article 148: Sets up the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
• Article 149: Details the duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor General.

Part VI: The States

• Article 155: Talks about appointing Governors.
• Article 161: Gives Governors power to pardon and suspend sentences in certain cases.
• Article 163: Forms Councils of Ministers to help Governors.
• Article 167: Lists the Chief Minister's duties to the Governor.
• Article 169: Deals with making or ending State Legislative Councils.
• Article 198: Explains special procedures for money bills in States.
• Article 201: Deals with bills sent for the President's review.
• Article 202: Talks about State budgets.
• Article 224: Discusses appointing additional judges.
• Article 224A: Talks about retired judges helping High Courts.
• Article 226: Gives High Courts power to issue certain orders.

Part VIII: Union Territories

• Article 239: Deals with governing Union Territories.

Part IX: Panchayats

• Article 243B: Sets up Panchayats according to the Constitution.
• Article 243G: Describes the powers and duties of Panchayats.

Part XI: Centre-State Relations

• Article 249: Gives Parliament power to make laws on State List matters for national interest.
• Article 257: Discusses how the Union controls the States in certain situations.
• Article 262: Resolves disputes about inter-state river waters.

Part XII: Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits

• Article 266: Manages funds for India and States.
• Article 267: Deals with a special fund.
• Article 275: Talks about grants from the Union to some States.
• Article 280: Sets up the Finance Commission.
• Article 300A: Protects people's property rights.

Part XIV: Services under the Union and the States

• Article 312: Creates All-India Services.
• Article 315: Sets up Public Service Commissions for the Union and States.

Part XV: Elections

• Article 324: Gives Election Commission control over elections.

Part XVI: Special Provisions Relating to Certain Classes

• Article 335: Deals with rights of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in jobs.
• Article 338: Establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
• Article 338A: Establishes the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
• Article 340: Sets up a commission to look into backward class conditions.

Part XVII: Official Languages

• Article 343: Chooses the Official Language for the Union.

Part XVIII: Emergency Provisions

• Article 352: Deals with declaring National Emergency.
• Article 356: Covers what happens if States' governments fail (President's rule).
• Article 360: Discusses Financial Emergency.

Part XIX: Miscellaneous

• Article 365: Talks about not following Union directions (President's rule).

Part XX: Amendment of the Constitution

• Article 368: Gives Parliament the power to change the Constitution and the process for doing so.

Part XXI: Special, Transitional, and Temporary Provisions

• Article 370: Sets up special rules for Jammu and Kashmir.
• Article 371A: Provides special rules for Nagaland.
• Article 371-J: Grants special status to the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.

Part XXII: Short Text, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals

• Article 393: Names the Constitution of India and its short title.

Important Articles in Indian Constitution Facts

• Article 12: Defines the term "State" to include various government branches.
• Article 21: Guarantees the right to life and personal liberty through legal procedures.
• Article 32: Grants citizens the right to move the Supreme Court for fundamental rights enforcement.
• Article 44: Encourages implementing a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.
• Article 48A: Directs the state to protect the environment and wildlife.
• Article 51A: Outlines Fundamental Duties of citizens towards the nation.
• Article 226: Empowers High Courts to issue writs for fundamental rights enforcement.
• Article 370: Previously granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir (abrogated in 2019).
• Article 370 (A): Provides special provisions for Nagaland.
• Article 35A: Empowers Jammu and Kashmir legislature to define 'permanent residents' and grant special rights.
• Article 356: Allows the President to impose President's Rule in states with failed constitutional machinery.
• Article 368: Deals with Parliament's powers to amend the Constitution.
• Article 370 (1): Empowers the President to apply or abolish Article 370 based on the Jammu and Kashmir Constituent Assembly's recommendation.
• Article 371 (A): Offers special provisions for Nagaland, protecting its customary law and procedure.
• Article 371 (J): Contains special provisions for Andhra Pradesh, especially for backward areas' development.