The Constitution of India
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The 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, ec…
Read in fullParts 26 in total
- IThe Union and its Territory4 articles
- IICitizenship7 articles
- IIIFundamental Rights25 articles
- IVDirective Principles of State Policy20 articles
- IV-AFundamental Duties1 article
- VThe Union17 articles
- VIThe States6 articles
- VII[Repealed]1 article
- VIIIThe Union Territories3 articles
- IXThe Panchayats4 articles
- IX-AThe Municipalities3 articles
- IX-BThe Co-operative Societies2 articles
- XThe Scheduled and Tribal Areas1 article
- XIRelations between the Union and the States4 articles
- XIIFinance, Property, Contracts and Suits2 articles
- XIIITrade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India2 articles
- XIVServices under the Union and the States3 articles
- XIV-ATribunals2 articles
- XVElections3 articles
- XVISpecial Provisions relating to certain Classes4 articles
- XVIIOfficial Language3 articles
- XVIIIEmergency Provisions9 articles
- XIXMiscellaneous1 article
- XXAmendment of the Constitution1 article
- XXITemporary, Transitional and Special Provisions1 article
- XXIIShort title, commencement, authoritative text in Hindi and repeals3 articles
Schedules
- 1The States and the Union Territories
- 2Salaries and allowances of the President, Governors, Judges, etc.
- 3Forms of oaths or affirmations
- 4Allocation of seats in the Council of States
- 5Provisions as to the Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
- 6Provisions as to the Administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
- 7Union List, State List and Concurrent List
- 8Languages recognised by the Constitution (22 languages)
- 9Validation of certain Acts and Regulations
- 10Provisions as to disqualification on ground of defection (Anti-defection law)
- 11Powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
- 12Powers, authority and responsibilities of Municipalities
Source: Constitution of India, Legislative Department, Government of India. Reproduced under Section 52(1)(q), Copyright Act 1957. Not legal advice.