What are Emergency Provisions?
The Indian Constitution’s section XVIII, which is included in Article 352-360, mentions emergency provisions. The central government can handle any unusual circumstances with the use of these provisions. These provisions facilitate the transition from a federal to a unitary nature. The state can be controlled by the federal government as it gains strength and jurisdiction. Three different emergency provisions are included in the Indian constitution.
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
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