Part V
The Union
Part V of the Constitution contains provisions for the functioning of the Union Government. It establishes a parliamentary system of government at the Union level, an independent judiciary, and effective separation of powers.
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Articles 52 to 151
Chapter I.—The Executive
- Article 52: The President of India
- Article 53: 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 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 of person elected to fill casual vacancy
- 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, the 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
- Article 74: Council of Ministers to aid and advise President
- Article 75: Other provisions as to Ministers
- Article 76: Attorney-General for India
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Article 99: Oath or affirmation by members
- Article 100: Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
- 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
- Article 105: Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
- Article 106: Salaries and allowances of members
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 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 145: Rules of Court, etc.
- Article 146: Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court
- Article 147: Interpretation
Chapter V.—Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
More About Part V: The Union
Part V of the Constitution contains provisions for the functioning of the Union Government. It establishes a parliamentary system of government at the Union level, an independent judiciary, and effective separation of powers.