Article 168: Constitution of Legislatures in States

The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950

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(1) For every State there shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and—

(a) in the States of 2[Andhra Pradesh,] Bihar, 3*** 4[Madhya Pradesh], 5*** 6[Maharashtra], 7[Karnataka], 8*** 9[and Uttar Pradesh], two Houses;

(b) in other States, one House.

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Act	The Constitution of India
Article	168
Marginal note	Constitution of Legislatures in States
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	1

Judgments that turned on this provision

CCP(S)/476/2024 of MUSHTAQ AHMAD TANGA Vs SANJEEV VERMA AND ANR. (GENERAL ADMINISTRATION / PUBLIC WORKS)High Court of Jammu and Kashmir · 2025-11-19

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