The Constitution of India
Central Constitution · 1950411 provisions16,194 citing judgments
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| Long title | The Constitution of India, adopted 26 November 1949 and in force from 26 January 1950 |
|---|---|
| Type | Constitution |
| Year | 1950 |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Ministry | Ministry of Law and Justice |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 411 |
| Subjects | constitutional |
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- Article 372A Power of the President to adapt laws
- Article 373 Power of President to make order in respect of persons under preventive detention in certain cases
- Article 374 Provisions as to Judges of the Federal Court and proceedings pending in the Federal Court or before His Majesty in Council
- Article 375 Courts, authorities and officers to continue to function subject to the provisions of the Constitution5 citing judgments
- Article 376 Provisions as to Judges of High Courts11 citing judgments
- Article 377 Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India4 citing judgments
- Article 378 Provisions as to Public Service Commissions7 citing judgments
- Article 392 Power of the President to remove difficulties1 citing judgment
- Article 394 Commencement
- Article 394A Authoritative text in the Hindi language
- Article 395 9 citing judgments
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