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List of all Articles of The Constitution Of India

List of all Articles of The Constitution Of India
List of all Articles of The Constitution Of India

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The Constitution of India consist of 395 articles in 22 parts. Here we are going to discuss about List of all Articles of The Constitution Of India. All articles of Indian constitution pdf will be provided soon. lets start with the All articles of Indian constitution for UPSC.

Article no. SUBJECT

Part I: THE UNION & ITS TERRITORY

Article 1 Name and territory of the Union.
Article 2 Admission or establishment of new States.
Article 2A Admission or establishment of new States.
Article 3 Formation of new States and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing States.
Article 4 Laws made under articles 2 and 3 to provide for the amendment of the First and the Fourth Schedules and supplemental, incidental and consequential matters.

Part II: CITIZENSHIP

Article 5 Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.
Article 6 Rights of citizenship of certain persons who have migrated to India from Pakistan.
Article 7 Rights of citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan.
Article 8 Rights of citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
Article 9 Persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State not to be citizens.
Article 10 Continuance of the rights of citizenship.
Article 11 Parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

Part III: FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

General
Article 12 Definition
Article 13 Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights
Right to Equality
Article 14 Equality before law
Article 15 Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Article 16 Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
Article 17 Abolition of untouchability
Article 18 Abolition of Titles
Right To Freedom
Article 19 Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech etc.,
Article 20 Protection in respect of conviction for offences
Article 21 Protection of life & personal liberty
Article 21A Right to Education
Article 22 Protection against arrest & detention in certain areas
Right Against Exploitation
Article 23 Prohibition of traffic in human beings & forced labour
Article 24 Prohibition of employment of children in factories etc.,
Right To Freedom Of Religion
Article 25 Freedom of conscience & free profession, practice & propagation of religion
Article 26 Freedom to manage religious affairs
Article 27 Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any particular religion
Article 28 Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions
Cultural & Educational Rights
Article 29 Protection of interests of minorities
Article 30 Right of minorities to establish & administer educational institutions
Saving of Certain Laws
Article 31A Saving of laws providing for acquisition of estates etc.,
Article 31B Validation of certain Acts & Regulations
Article 31C Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles
Right To Constitutional Remedies
Article 32 Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred by this part
Article 33 Power of Parliament to modify the rights conferred by this part in their application to forces etc.,
Article 34 Restriction on rights conferred by this Part while martial law is in force in any area
Article 35 Legislation to give effect to the provisions of this part

Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 36 Definition
Article 37 Application of the principles contained in this part
Article 38 State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people
Article 39 Certain principles of policy to be followed by the state
Article 39A Equal justice & free legal aid
Article 40 Organization of village Panchayats
Article 41 Right to work, to education & to public assistance in certain areas
Article 42 Provision for just & humane conditions of work & maternity relief
Article 43 Living wage etc., for workers
Article 43A Participation of workers in management of industries
Article 43B The state shall endeavor to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control & professional management of co-operative societies
Article 44 Uniform civil code for the citizens
Article 45 Provisions for early childhood care & education to children below the age of six
Article 46 Promotion of educational & economic interest of scheduled castes, scheduled tribe & other weaker sections
Article 47 Duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition & the standard of living & to improve public health
Article 48 Organization of agriculture & animal husbandry
Article 48A Protection & improvement of environment & safeguarding of forests & wild life
Article 49 Protection of monuments & places & objects of national importance
Article 50 Separation of Judiciary from executive
Article 51 Promotion of international peace & security

Part IV-A: Fundamental Duties

Article 51A Fundamental Duties

Part V: THE UNION

CHAPTER-I:- THE EXECUTIVE

The President and Vice-president
Article 52 The President of India
Article 53 Executive power of the union
Article 54 Election of President
Article 55 Method of election of president
Article 56 Term of office of President
Article 57 Eligibility for re-election
Article 58 Qualifications for election as president
Article 59 Conditions of President’s office
Article 60 Oath or affirmation by the President
Article 61 Procedure for impeachment of the President
Article 62 Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office
Article 63 The Vice-President of India
Article 64 The Vice-President to be ex-officio chairman of the council of states
Article 65 The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence of President
Article 66 Election of Vice-President
Article 67 Term of office of Vice-President
Article 68 Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
Article 69 Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
Article 70 Discharge of President’s functions in other contingencies
Article 71 Matters relating to, or connected with, election of a President or Vice-President
Article 72 Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
Article 73 Extent of executive power of the union
Council of Minister
Article 74 Council of ministers to aid & advise President
Article 75 Other provisions as to Ministers
The Attorney General of India
Article 76 Attorney General for India
Conduct of Government Business
Article 77 Conduct of business of the Government of India
Article 78 Duties of Prime minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President etc.

CHAPTER-II: - PARLIAMENT

General
Article 79 Constitution of Parliament
Article 80 Composition of the council of states( Rajya Sabha)
Article 81 Composition of the house of the people (Lok Sabha)
Article 82 Readjustment after each census.
Article 83 Duration of houses of parliament
Article 84 Qualification for membership of Parliament
Article 85 Sessions of Parliament, prorogation & dissolution
Article 86 Right of president to address & send messages to houses
Article 87 Special address by the president
Article 88 Rights of ministers & Attorney general as respects houses
Officers of Parliament
Article 89 The chairman & Deputy Chairman of the council of states
Article 90 Vacation & resignation of, & removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman
Article 91 Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
Article 92 The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
Article 93 The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
Article 94 Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of and Deputy Speaker
Article 95 Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
Article 96 The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution from office is under consideration
Article 97 Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Article 98 Secretariat of Parliament
Conduct of Business
Article 99 Oath or affirmation by members
Article 100 Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
Disqualifications of members
Article 101 Vacancy of seats (members)
Article 102 Disqualifications of membership
Article 103 Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members
Article 104 Penalty for sitting and voting before main oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified
Article 105 Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
Legislative Procedure
Article 106 Salaries and allowances of members
Article 107 Provisions as to introduction & passing of bills
Article 108 Joint sitting of both houses in certain areas
Article 109 Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
Article 110 Definition of ‘Money Bills’
Procedure in Financial Matters
Article 111 Assent to Bills
Article 112 Annual financial statement (Budget)
Article 113 Procedure in parliament with respect to estimates
Article 114 Appropriation Bills
Article 115 Supplementary, additional or excess grants
Article 116 Votes on account, votes of credit & exceptional grants
Article 117 Special provisions as to financial Bills
Procedure Generally
Article 118 Rules of procedure
Article 119 Regulation by law of procedure in parliament in relation to financial business
Article 120 Language to be used in Parliament.
Article 121 Restriction on discussion in Parliament
Article 122 Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament

CHAPTER-III:- LEGISLATIVE POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT

Article 123 Power of president to promulgate ordinances during recess of parliament

CHAPTER-IV:- THE UNION JUDICIARY

Article 124 Establishment and Constitution of Supreme Court
Article 125 Salaries etc. of Judges
Article 126 Appointment of acting Chief Justice
Article 127 Appointment of ad hoc judges
Article 128 Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court
Article 129 Supreme court to be a court of record
Article 130 Seat of supreme court
Article 131 Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Article 131A [Repealed]
Article 132 Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in Appeals from High Courts in certain cases
Article 133 Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters
Article 134 Appellate of jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters
Article 134A Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
Article 135 Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
Article 136 Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
Article 137 Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
Article 138 Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Article 139 Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs
Article 139A Transfer of certain cases
Article 140 Ancillary powers of Supreme Court
Article 141 Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts
Article 142 Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.
Article 143 Power of President to consult Supreme Court
Article 144 Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
Article 144A [Repealed]
Article 145 Rules of Court, etc.
Article 146 Officers & servants & the expenses of the Supreme Court
Article 147 Interpretation

CHAPTER-V:- COMPTROLLER & AUDITOR GENERAL OF INDIA

Article 148 Comptroller & Auditor-General of India
Article 149 Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General
Article 150 Form of accounts of the Union & the states
Article 151 Audit Reports

Part VI: THE STATES

CHAPTER-I:- GENERAL

Article 152 Definition

CHAPTER-II:- THE EXECUTIVE

The Governor
Article 153 Governors of state
Article 154 Executive power of state
Article 155 Appointment of Governor
Article 156 Term of office of Governor
Article 157 Qualifications for Appointment as Governor
Article 158 Conditions of Governor's office
Article 159 Oath or affirmation by the Governor
Article 160 Discharge of the functions of the Governor in certain contingencies
Article 161 Power of Governor to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit 161 or commute sentences in certain cases
Article 162 Extent of executive power of State
Council of Ministers
Article 163 Council of Ministers to aid and advise Governor
Article 164 Other provisions as to Ministers
Advocate General for the state
Article 165 Advocate-General for the state
Conduct Of Government Business
Article 166 Conduct of Business of the Government of a State
Article 167 Duties of Chief Minister as respects furnishing of information to Governor, etc.

CHAPTER-III:- THE STATE LEGISLATURE

General
Article 168 Constitution of Legislatures in States
Article 169 Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils in States
Article 170 Composition of the Legislative Assemblies
Article 171 Composition of the Legislative Councils
Article 172 Duration of State Legislatures
Article 173 Qualification for membership of the State Legislature
Article 174 Sessions of the State Legislature prorogation and dissolution
Article 175 Right of Governor to address and send messages to the House or Houses
Article 176 Special address by the Governor
Article 177 Rights of Ministers and Advocate-General as respects the Houses
Officers of the State Legislature
Article 178 The speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Article 179 Vacation and resignation of and removal from the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Article 180 Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of or to act as, Speaker
Article 181 The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
Article 182 The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council
Article 183 Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Chairman and Deputy Chairman
Article 184 Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
Article 185 The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
Article 186 Salaries and allowances of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker and the Chairman and Deputy Chairman
Article  187 Secretariat of State Legislature
Conduct of Business
Article 188 Oath or affirmation by members
Article 189 Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
Disqualification Of Members
Article 190 Vacation of Seats
Article 191 Disqualification of membership
Article 192 Decision on question as to disqualifications of members
Article 193 Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 188 or when not qualified or when disqualified
Article 194 Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Legislatures and of the members and committees thereof
Article 195 Salaries and allowances of members
Legislative Procedures
Article 196 Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
Article 197 Restriction on powers of Legislative Council as to Bills other than Money Bills
Article 198 Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
Article 199 Definition of ‘Money Bills’
Article 200 Assent to Bills
Article 201 Bills reserved for consideration
Procedure In Financial Matters
Article 202 Annual Financial Statement
Article 203 Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates
Article 204 Appropriation Bills
Article 205 Supplementary, additional or excess grants
Article 206 Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
Article 207 Special provisions as to financial Bills
Procedure Generally
Article 208 Rules of procedure
Article 209 Regulation by law procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to
Article 210 Language to be used in the Legislature
Article 211 Restriction on discussion in the Legislature
Article 212 Courts not to inquire into proceedings of the Legislature

CHAPTER –IV: - LEGISLATIVE POWER OF THE GOVERNOR

Article 213 Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature

CHAPTER-V:- THE HIGH COURTS IN THE STATE

Article 214 High courts for states
Article 215 High courts to be courts of record
Article 216 Constitution of High courts
Article 217 Appointment and condition of the office of a Judge of a High Court
Article 218 Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts
Article219 Oath or affirmation by Judges of High Courts
Article 220 Restriction on practice after being a permanent Judge
Article 221 Salaries, etc., of Judges
Article 222 Transfer of a Judge from one High Court to another
Article 223 Appointment of acting Chief Justice
Article 224 Appointment of additional and acting Judges
Article 224A Appointment of retired Judges at sittings of High Courts
Article 225 Jurisdiction of existing High Courts
Article 226 Power of High Courts to issue certain writs
Article 226A [Repealed]
Article 227 Power of superintendence over all courts by the High Court
Article 228 Transfer of certain cases to High Court
Article 228A [Repealed]
Article 229 Officers and servants and the expenses of High Courts
Article 230 Extension jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories
Article 231 Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States

CHAPTER-VI: - SUBORDINATE COURTS

Article 233 Appointment of District judges
Article 233A Validation of appointments of, and judgments, etc., delivered by, certain district judges
Article 234 Recruitment of persons other than district judges to the judicial service
Article 235 Control over subordinate courts
Article 236 Interpretation
Article 237 Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates

Part VII: THE STATES IN PART B OF THE FIRST SCHEDULE

Article 238 [Repealed]

Part VIII: THE UNION TERRITORY

Article 239 Administration of Union territories
Article 239A Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories
Article 239AA Special provisions with respect to Delhi
Article 239AB Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery
Article 239B Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature
Article 240 Power of President to make regulation for certain Union territories
Article 241 High Courts for Union territories
Article 242 [Repealed]

Part IX:THE PANCHAYATS

Article 243 Definitions.
Article 243A Gram Sabha
Article 243B Constitution of Panchayats.
Article 243C Composition of Panchayats.
Article 243D Reservation of seats
Article 243E Duration of Panchayats, etc.
Article 243F Disqualifications for membership.
Article 243G Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
Article 243H Powers to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Panchayats.
Article 243I Constitution of Finance Commission to review financial position.
Article 243J Audit of accounts of Panchayats.
Article 243K Elections to the Panchayats.
Article 243L Application to Union territories.
Article 243M Part not to apply to certain areas.
Article 243N Continuance of existing laws and Panchayats.
Article 243O Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters

Part IXA: THE MUNICIPALITIES

Article 243P Definitions.
Article 243Q Constitution of Municipalities.
Article 243R Composition of Municipalities.
Article 243S Constitution and composition of Wards Committees, etc.
Article 243T Reservation of seats.
Article 243U Duration of Municipalities, etc.
Article 243V Disqualifications for membership
Article 243W Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.
Article 243X Power to impose taxes by, and Funds of, the Municipalities
Article 243Y Finance Commission to review financial position.
Article 243Z Audit of accounts of Municipalities
Article 243ZA Elections to the Municipalities.
Article 243ZB Application to Union territories
Article 243ZC Part not to apply to certain areas.
Article 243ZD Committee for district planning. 
Article 243ZE Committee for Metropolitan planning.
Article 243ZF Continuance of existing laws and Municipalities
Article 243ZG Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters

Part IXB: THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES

Article 243ZH Definitions.
Article 243ZI Incorporation of co-operative societies.
Article 243ZJ Number and term of members of board and its office bearers.
Article 243ZK Election of members of board.
Article 243ZL Supersession and suspension of board and interim management.
Article 243ZM Audit of accounts of co-operative societies.
Article 243ZN Convening of general body meetings.
Article 243ZO Right of a member to get information.
Article 243ZP Returns.
Article 243ZQ Offences and penalties.
Article 243ZR Application to multi-State co-operative societies.
Article 243ZS Application to Union territories.
Article 243ZT Continuance of existing laws.

Part X: THE SCHEDULED & TRIBAL AREAS

Article 244 Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas
Article 244A Formation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas in Assam and creation of local Legislation or Council of Ministers or both therefor

Part XI: RELATIONS BETWEEN THE UNION & THE STATES

CHAPTER-I: - LEGISLATIVE RELATIONS

Distribution of Legislative Powers
Article 245 Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
Article 246 Subject-matter of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
Article 247 Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courts
Article 248 Residuary power of legislation
Article 249 Power of parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest
Article 250 Power of Parliament with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
Article 251 Inconsistency between laws made by parliament under articles 249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of States
Article 252 Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State
Article 253 Legislation for giving effect to international agreements
Article 254 Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States
Article 255 Requirements as to recommendations & previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure only

CHAPTER-II:- ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS

General
Article 256 Obligation of states & the Union
Article 257 Control of the Union over states in certain areas
Article 257A [Repealed]
Article 258 Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in certain cases
Article 258A Power of the States to entrust functions to the Union
Article 259 [Repealed]
Article 260 Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India
Article 261 Public acts, records and judicial proceedings
Disputes Related to Water
Article 262 Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys
Article 263 Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council

Part XII: FINANCE, PROPERTY, CONTRACTS & SUITS

Chapter – I: FINANCE

General
Article 264 General
Article 265 Taxes not to be imposed save by authority of law.
Article 266 Consolidated Funds and public accounts of India and of the States.
Article 267 Contingency Fund.
Distribution of Revenues between the Union and the States
Article 268 Duties levied by the Union but collected and appropriated by the State
Article 268A [Omitted]
Article 269 Taxes levied and collected by the Union but assigned to the States.
Article 270 Taxes levied and distributed between the Union and the States.
Article 271 Surcharge on certain duties and taxes for purposes of the Union.
Article 272 [Omitted.]
Article 273 Grants in lieu of export duty on jute and jute products.
Article 274 Prior recommendation of President required to Bills affecting taxation in which States are interested.
Article 275 Grants from the Union to certain States.
Article 276 Taxes on professions, trades, callings and employments.
Article 277 Savings.
Article 278 [Omitted.]
Article 279 Calculation of “net proceeds”, etc.
Article 280 Finance Commission
Article 281 Recommendations of the Finance Commission.
Miscellaneous financial provisions
Article 282 Expenditure defrayable by the Union or a State out of its revenues.
Article 283 Custody, etc., of Consolidated Funds, Contingency Funds and moneys credited to the public accounts.
Article 284 Custody of suitors’ deposits and other moneys received by public servants and courts.
Article 285 Exemption of property of the Union from State taxation.
Article 286 Restrictions as to imposition of tax on the sale or purchase of goods.
Article 287 Exemption from taxes on electricity.
Article 288 Exemption from taxation by States in respect of water or electricity in certain cases.
Article 289 Exemption of property and income of a State from Union taxation.
Article 290 Adjustment in respect of certain expenses and pensions.
Article 290A Annual payment to certain Devaswom Funds.
Article 291 [Omitted .]

CHAPTER II. BORROWING

Article 292 Borrowing by the government of India
Article 293 Borrowing by states

CHAPTER III  PROPERTY, CONTRACTS, RIGHTS, LIABILITIES, OBLIGATIONS AND SUITS

Article 294 Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in certain cases
Article 295 Succession to property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations in other cases
Article 296 Property accruing by escheat or lapse or as bona vacantia
Article 297 Things of value within territorial waters or continental shelf and resources of the exclusive economic zone to vest in the Union
Article 298 Power to carry on trade, etc.
Article 299 Contracts
Article 300 Suits & proceedings

CHAPTER IV. RIGHT TO PROPERTY

Article 300A RIGHT TO PROPERTY-Persons not be deprived of property save by authority of law

Part XIII: TRADE, COMMERCE & INTERCOURSE WITHIN TERRITORY OF INDIA

Article 301 Freedom of trade commerce and intercourse
Article 302 Power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse
Article 303 Restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce
Article 304 Restriction on trade, commerce and intercourse among States
Article 305 Saving of existing laws and laws providing for State monopolies
Article 306 [Repealed]
Article 307 Appointment of authority for carrying out the purposes of articles 301 to 304

Part XIV: SERVICES UNDER THE UNION & THE STATES

CHAPTER-I:- SERVICES

Article 308 Interpretation
Article 309 Recruitment and conditions of service of persons serving the Union or a State
Article 310 Tenure of office of persons serving the Union or a State
Article 311 Dismissal, removal or reduction in rank of persons employed in civil capacities under the Union or a State
Article 312 All India services
Article 312A Power of Parliament to vary or revoke conditions of services of officers of certain services
Article 313 Transitional provisions
Article 314 [Repealed]

CHAPTER-II:- PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONS

Article 315 Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the States
Article 316 Appointment and term of office of members
Article 317 Removal and suspension of a member of a Public Service Commission
Article 318 Power to make regulations as to conditions of service of members and staff of the Commission
Article 319 Prohibition as to the holding of offices by members of Commission on ceasing to be such members
Article 320 Functions of Public Service Commission
Article 321 Power to extend functions of Public Service Commissions
Article 322 Expenses of Public Service Commissions
Article 323 Reports of Public Service Commissions

Part XIVA: TRIBUNALS

Article 323A Administrative Tribunals
Article 323B Tribunals for other matters

Part XV: ELECTIONS

Article 324 Superintendence, direction and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission
Article 325 No person to be ineligible for inclusion in, or to claim to be included in a special, electoral roll on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex
Article 326 Elections to the House of the People and to the Legislative Assemblies of States to be on the basis of adult suffrage
Article 327 Power of Parliament to make provision with respect to elections to Legislatures
Article 328 Power of Legislature of a State to make provision with respect to elections to such Legislature
Article 329 Bar to interference by courts in electoral matters
Article 329A [Repealed]

Part XVI: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN CLASSES

Article 330 Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the House of the People
Article 331 Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People
Article 332 Reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
Article 333 Representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the Legislative Assemblies of the States
Article 334 Reservation of seats and special representation to cease after [fifty years]
Article 335 Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to services and posts
Article 336 Special provision for Anglo-Indian community in certain services
Article 337 Special provision with respect to educational grants for the benefit of Anglo-Indian community
Article 338 National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Article 339 Control of the Union over the Administration of Scheduled Areas and the welfare of Scheduled Tribes
Article 340 Appointment of a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes
Article 341 Scheduled Castes
Article 342 Scheduled Tribes

Part XVII: OFFICIAL LANGUAGES

CHAPTER-I: - LANGUAGE OF THE UNION

Article 343 Official language of the union
Article 344 Commission & committee of Parliament on official language

CHAPTER-II:- REGIONAL LANGUAGES

Article 345 Official language or languages of a state
Article 346 Official language for communication between one State and another or between a State and the Union
Article 347 Special provision relating to language spoken by a section of the population of State

CHAPTER-III:-LANGUAGE OF THE SUPREME COURT, HIGH COURTS ETC.

Article 348 Language to be used in the supreme Court and in the High Courts and for Acts, Bills, etc.
Article 349 Special procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language

CHAPTER-IV:- SPECIAL DIRECTIVES

Article 350 Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances
Article 350A Facilities for instruction in mother-tongue at primary stage
Article 350B Special Officer for linguistic minorities
Article 351 Directive for development of the Hindi language

Part XVIII: EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

Article 352 Proclamation of Emergency
Article 353 Effect of proclamation of Emergency
Article 354 Application of provisions relating to distribution of revenues while a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
Article 355 Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance
Article 356 Provisions in case of failure of constitutional machinery in States
Article 357 Exercise of legislative powers under Proclamation issued under article 356
Article 358 Suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergencies
Article 359 Suspension of the enforcement of the rights conferred by Part III during emergencies
Article 359A [Repealed]
Article 360 Provisions as to financial emergency

Part XIX: MISCELLANEOUS

Article 361 Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs
Article 361A Protection of publication and Proceedings of parliament and State legislatures
Article 362 [Repealed]
Article 363 Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etc.
Article 363A Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolished
Article 364 Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes
Article 365 Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to directions given by the union
Article 366 Definition
Article 367 Interpretation

Part XX: AMENDMENT OF THE CONSTITUTION

Article 368 Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution and procedure therefor.

Part XXI: TEMPORARY, TRANSITIONAL & SPECIAL PROVISIONS

Article 369 Temporary power to Parliament to make laws with respect to certain matters in the State List as if they were matters in the Concurrent List
Article 370 Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir [Repealed] 
Article 371 Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat
Article 371A Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland
Article 371B Special provision with respect to the State of Assam
Article 371C Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur
Article 371D Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh
Article 371E Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh
Article 371F Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim
Article 371G Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram
Article 371H Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Article 371I Special provision with respect to the State of Goa
Article 372 Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation
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 Constitution
Article 376 Provisions as to Judges of High Courts
Article 377 Provisions as to Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Article 378 Provisions as to Public Service Commissions
Article 378A Special provision as to duration of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
Article 379 to 391 [Repealed]
Article 392 Power of the president to remove difficulties

Part XXII: SHORT TITLE, COMMENCEMENT, AUTHORITATIVE TEXT IN HINDI & REPEALS

Article 393 Short Title
Article 394 Commencement
Article 394A Authoritative text in the Hindi language
Article 395 Repeals

THE SCHEDULES

FIRST SCHEDULE

  • The States.
  • The Union territories. 

SECOND SCHEDULE

  • PART A—Provisions as to the President and the Governors of States.
  • PART B— [Omitted.]
  • PART C—Provisions as to the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the House of the People and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Council of States and the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Council of a State.
  • PART D—Provisions as to the Judges of the Supreme Court and of the High Courts.
  • PART E— Provisions as to the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. 

THIRD SCHEDULE

  • Forms of Oaths or Affirmations. 

FOURTH SCHEDULE

  • Allocation of seats in the Council of States. 

FIFTH SCHEDULE

Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
  • PART A—General.
  • PART B—Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
  • PART C— Scheduled Areas.
  • PART D—Amendment of the Schedule. 

SIXTH SCHEDULE

  • Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram. 

SEVENTH SCHEDULE

  • List I — Union List.
  • List II— State List.
  • List III— Concurrent List. 

EIGHTH SCHEDULE

  • Languages. 

NINTH SCHEDULE

  • Validation of certain Acts and Regulations. 

TENTH SCHEDULE

  • Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection. 

ELEVENTH SCHEDULE

  • Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.

TWELFTH SCHEDULE

  • Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities, etc.

PREAMBLE

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a 
SOVEREIGN
SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity;
and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the
unity and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY
ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.