Complete List of all parts of the Indian Constitution: Part 1

Part

Subject

Articles

Part I

The Union and its territory

 1 to 4

Part II

Citizenship

 5 to 11

Part III

Fundamental Rights

 12 to 35

Part IV

Directive Principles

 36 to 51

Part IVA

Fundamental Duties

 51A

Part V

The Union

 52 to 151

Part VI

The States

 152 to 237

Part VII (Repealed by 7th Amendment Act, 1956)

Part VIII

The Union Territories

 239 to 242

Part IX

The Panchayats

 243 to 243O

Part IXA

The Municipalities

 243P to 243ZG

Part IXB

The Co-operative Societies

 243ZH to 243ZT

Part X

The Scheduled and Tribal Areas

 244 to 244A

Part XI

Relations between the Union and the States

 245 to 263

Part XII

Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits

 264 to 300A

Part XIII

Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse within the Territory of India

 301 to 307

Part XIV

Services under the Union and the States

 308 to 323

Part XIVA

Tribunals

 323A to 323B

Part XV

Elections

 324 to 329A

Part XVI

Special provisions relating to certain classes

 330 to 342

Part XVII

Official Language

 343 to 351

Part XVIII

Emergency Provisions

Miscellaneous

 352 to 360

Part XIX

 361 to 367

Part XX

Amendment of the Constitution

 368

Part XXI

Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions

 369 to 392

Part XXII

Short title, commencement, authoritative text in Hindi and repeals

 393 to 395

Part 1: The Union and its territory

Article 1

Name and territory of the Union

Article 2

Admission or establishment of new States

Article 2A

Repealed

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 2: 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 3 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 and personal liberty

Article 21A

Right to education

Article 22

Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases

Right against Exploitation

Article 23

Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labor

Article 24

Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc

Right to Freedom of Religion

Article 25

Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion

Article 26

Freedom to manage religious affairs

Article 27

Freedom as to payment of taxes for the promotion of any particular religion

Article 28

Freedom as to attendance at religious instruction or religious worship in certain educational institutions

Cultural and Educational Rights

Article 29

Protection of interests of minorities

Article 30

Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions

Article 31

Repealed

Saving of Certain Laws

Article 31A

Saving of Laws providing for the acquisition of estates, etc.

Article 31B

Validation of certain Acts and Regulations

Article 31C

Saving of laws giving effect to certain directive principles

Article 31D

Repealed

Right to Constitutional Remedies

Article 32

Remedies for enforcement of rights conferred

Article 32A

Repealed

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

Part 4: Directive Principles of State Policy

Article 36

Definition

Article 37

Application of the principles contained

Article 38

State to secure a social order for the promotion of the welfare of the people

Article 39

Certain principles of policy to be followed by the State

Article 39A

Equal justice and free legal aid

Article 40

Organization of village panchayats

Article 41

Right to work, to education, and to public assistance in certain cases

Article 42

Provision for just and humane conditions of work and maternity relief

Article 43

Living wage, etc., for workers

Article 43A

Participation of workers in the management of industries

Article 43B

Promotion of co-operative societies

Article 44

Uniform civil code for the citizens

Article 45

Provision for free and compulsory education for children

Article 46

Promotion of educational and economic interests of SC, ST, and other weaker sections

Article 47

Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health

Article 48

The organization of agriculture and animal husbandry

Article 48A

Protection and improvement of the environment and safeguarding of forests and wildlife

Article 49

Protection of monuments, places and objects of national importance

Article 50

Separation of the judiciary from the executive

Article 51

Promotion of international peace and security

Part 4A: Fundamental Duties

Article 51A

Fundamental duties

Part 5: The Union

Chapter 1: The Executive

President

Article 52

The President of India

Article 53

The executive power of the Union

Article 54

Election of President

Article 55

Manner 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 the President’s office

Article 60

Oath or affirmation by the President

Article 61

Procedure for impeachment of the President

Article 62

Time of holding the election to fill the vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill the casual vacancy

Vice President

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 the election to fill the vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of the sperson elected to fill the casual vacancy

Article 69

Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President

Article 70

Discharge of the President’s functions in other contingencies

Article 71

Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President

Article 72

Power of the President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases

Article 73

The extent of executive power of the Union

Council of Ministers

Article 74

Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President

Article 75

Other provisions for Ministers

The Attorney-General for 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 the Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc

Chapter 2: Parliament

General

Article 79

Constitution of Parliament

Article 80

Composition of the Council of States

Article 81

Composition of the House of the People

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 and dissolution

Article 86

Right of the President to address and send messages to Houses

Article 87

Special address by the President

Article 88

Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses

Officers of Parliament

Article 89

The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States

Article 90

Vacation and resignation of, and 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 Speaker 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 for his removal 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

Vacation of seats

Article 102

Disqualifications for membership

Article 103

Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members

Article 104

Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified.

Powers, Privileges and Immunities of Parliament and its Members

Article 105

Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof

Article 106

Salaries and allowances of members

Legislative Procedure

Article 107

Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills

Article 108

Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases

Article 109

Special procedure in respect of Money Bills

Article 110

Definition of “Money Bills”

Article 111

Assent to Bills

Procedure in Financial Matters

Article 112

Annual financial statement

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 and 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 3: Legislative Powers of the President

Article 123

Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament

Chapter 4: The Union Judiciary

Article 124

Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court

Article 124A

National Judicial Appointments Commission

Article 124B

Functions of Commission

Article 124C

Power of Parliament to make law

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 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 and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court

Article 147

Interpretation

Chapter 5: Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Article 148

Comptroller and Auditor-General of India

Article 149

Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General

Article 150

Form of accounts of the Union and of the States

Article 151

Audit reports

Part 6: The States

Chapter 1: General

Article 152

Definition

Chapter 2: The Executive

The Governor

Article 153

Governors of States

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 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

The Advocate-General for the State

Article 165

The Advocate-General for the State

Conduct of Government Business

Article 166

Conduct of business of the Government of a State

Article 167

Duties of the Chief Minister as respect the furnishing of information to the Governor, etc.

Chapter 3: 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

Disqualifications of Members

Article 190

Vacation of seats

Article 191

Disqualifications for membership

Article 192

Decision on questions 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

Powers, privileges, and immunities of State Legislatures and their Members

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 Procedure

Article 196

Provisions as to the introduction and passing of Bills

Article 197

Restriction on powers of the 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 for financial Bills

Procedure Generally

Article 208

Rules of procedure

Article 209

Regulation by law of procedure in the Legislature of the State in relation to financial business

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 4: Legislative Power of the governor

Article 213

Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature

Chapter 5: 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 conditions of the office of a Judge of a High Court

Article 218

Application of certain provisions relating to Supreme Court to High Courts

Article 219

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 of jurisdiction of High Courts to Union territories

Article 231

Establishment of a common High Court for two or more States

Article 232

Omitted by the Constitution 7th Amendment Act, 1956

Chapter 6: 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 7: The states in the Part B of the first schedule

Article 238

Repealed

Part 8: The Union Territories

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

Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery

Article 239B

Power of the administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of the Legislature

Article 240

Power of the President to make regulations for certain Union territories

Article 241

High Courts for Union territories

Article 242

Repealed

Part 9: 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 9A: 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 243

Finance Commission

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 9B: The Co-operative Societies

Article 243ZH

Definitions

Article 243ZI

Incorporation of co-operative societies

Article 243ZJ

Number and term of members of the board and its office bearers

Article 243ZK

Election of members of board

Article 243ZL

Supersession and suspension of the 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 10: Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas

Article 244

Administration of Scheduled Areas and Tribal Areas

Article 244 A

Formation of an autonomous State comprising certain tribal areas in Assam and creation of local Legislature or Council of Ministers or both therefor

Part 11: Relations between the Union and the States

Chapter 1: 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 246A

Special provision with respect to goods and services tax

Article 247

Power of Parliament to provide for the establishment of certain additional courts

Article 248

Residuary powers 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 to legislate 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 and previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure only

Chapter 2: Administrative relations

General

Article 256

Obligation of States and the Union

Article 257

Control of the Union over States in certain cases

Article 257 A

Repealed

Article 258

Power of the Union to confer powers, etc., on States in certain cases

Article 258 A

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 relating to Waters

Article 262

Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys.

Co-ordination between States

Article 263

Provisions with respect to an inter-State Council