The question (15 marks)
Discuss the grounds, procedure and consequences of a Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352, and distinguish the operation of Articles 358 and 359. (15 marks)
MU Module 4, heads on emergency provisions under Part XVIII.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 4 · Emergency, Amendment and Constitutional Bodies of Constitutional Law – II.
Authorities you will need
- Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act 1978
- Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act 1976
- Constitution of India, Arts. 352, 353, 358, 359
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