Types of Emergencies
Articles 352 to 360 of Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution contain the emergency provisions. These regulations allow the Central government to efficiently handle any unusual circumstance. The reason for the incorporation is to protect the Constitution, the democratic political system, and the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the nation.
Three categories of emergency are specified under the Constitution:
- National Emergency
- Constitutional Emergency or President’s Rule
- Financial Emergency
Emergency Provisions – UPSC Notes
Emergency Provisions: The emergency provision is a unique feature of the Indian Constitution. It allows a federal government to become a unitary government depending on the circumstances. The Indian Constitution has provisions for emergencies in Part Eighteen. The President of India possesses the authority to enforce emergency rules in any or all of the Indian states. In this article, we will look into various types of emergency provisions and their historical background in detail.
Table of Content
- What are Emergency Provisions?
- Historical Background of Emergency Provisions
- Types of Emergencies
- National Emergency
- The President’s Rule or Constitutional Emergency
- Financial Emergency
- Criticism of Emergency Provisions
Contact Us