Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Part, Parliament may by law indemnify any person in the service of the Union or of a State or any other person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance or restoration of order in any area within the territory of India where martial law was in force or validate any sentence passed, punishment inflicted, forfeiture ordered or other act done under martial law in such area.
Article 34: Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 34 |
| Marginal note | Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 2 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- WP/49429/2019 of SMT SULOCHNA Vs SRI B K MARIYAPPAHigh Court of Karnataka · 2025-11-25
- AAR/3/2003 of PAX OF NAGOA SPORTING CLUB,NAGAO,SALCETE,GOA. Vs THE GOA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION,PANAJI-GOA and 1 ANR.,Bombay High Court · 2003-04-10
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