Article 243 of Constitution of India – Definitions

Article 243 of Constitution of India deals with Definitions Original Text of Article 243 of Constitution of India In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires,—(a) “district” means a district in a State;(b) “Gram Sabha” means a body consisting of persons registered in the electoral rolls relating to a village comprised within the area of…

Article 241 of the Constitution of India – High Courts for Union Territories

Article 241 of the Constitution of India deals with High Courts for Union Territories Original Text of Article 241 of Constitution of India (1) Parliament may by law constitute a High Court for a 4[Union territory] or declare any court in any [such territory] to be a High Court for all or any of the…

Article 240 of Constitution of India – Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories

Article 240 of Constitution of India deals with Power of President to make regulations for certain Union territories Original Text of Article 240 of Constitution of India (1) The President may make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the Union territory of—(a) the Andaman and Nicobar Islands;(b) Lakshadweep;](c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli…

Article 239B of Constitution of India – Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature

Article 239B of Constitution of India deals with Power of administrator to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Legislature Original Text of Article 239B of Constitution of India (1) If at any time, except when the Legislature of 2[the Union territory of 3[Puducherry]] is in session, the administrator thereof is satisfied that circumstances exist which render…

Article 239AB of Constitution of India – Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery

Article 239AB of Constitution of India deals with Provision in case of failure of constitutional machinery Original Text of Article 239AB of Constitution of India If the President, on receipt of a report from the Lieutenant Governor or otherwise, is satisfied—(a) that a situation has arisen in which the administration of the National Capital Territory…

Article 239A of Constitution of India – Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories.

Article 239A of Constitution of India deals with Creation of local Legislatures or Council of Ministers or both for certain Union territories. Original Text of Article 239A of Constitution of India (1) Parliament may by law create 4[for the Union territory of [Puducherry]]—(a) a body, whether elected or partly nominated and partly elected, to function…

Article 239 of Constitution of India – Administration of Union territories

Article 239 of Constitution of India deals with Administration of Union territories Original Text of Article 239 of Constitution of India (1) Save as otherwise provided by Parliament by law, every Union territory shall be administered by the President acting, to such extent as he thinks fit, through an administrator to be appointed by him…

Article 237 of Constitution of India – Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates

Article 237 of Constitution of India deals with Application of the provisions of this Chapter to certain class or classes of magistrates Original Text of Article 237 of Constitution of India The Governor may by public notification direct that the foregoing provisions of this Chapter and any rules made thereunder shall with effect from such…

Article 236 of Constitution of India – Interpretation

Article 236 of Constitution of India deals with Interpretation Original Text of Article 236 of Constitution of India In this Chapter—(a) the expression “district judge” includes judge of a city civil court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a small cause court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate,…

Article 235 of Constitution of India – Control over subordinate courts

Article 235 of Constitution of India deals with Control over subordinate courts Original Text of Article 235 of Constitution of India The control over district courts and courts subordinate thereto including the posting and promotion of, and the grant of leave to, persons belonging to the judicial service of a State and holding any post…