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Constitution of India

हिन्दी में पढ़ें

Source: Government of India diglot edition — text as on 1 May 2024, up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023

Preamble

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a [SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC] and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the [unity and integrity of the Nation]; IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this twenty-sixth day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

Parts

  1. Part IThe Union and its TerritoryArticles 1–4
  2. Part IICitizenshipArticles 5–11
  3. Part IIIFundamental RightsArticles 12–35
  4. Part IVDirective Principles of State PolicyArticles 36–51
  5. Part IVAFundamental DutiesArticle 51A
  6. Part VThe UnionArticles 52–151
  7. Part VIThe StatesArticles 152–237
  8. Part VIIIThe Union TerritoriesArticles 239–242
  9. Part IXThe PanchayatsArticles 243–243O
  10. Part IXAThe MunicipalitiesArticles 243P–243ZG
  11. Part IXBThe Co-operative SocietiesArticles 243ZH–243ZT
  12. Part XThe Scheduled and Tribal AreasArticles 244–244A
  13. Part XIRelations between the Union and the StatesArticles 245–263
  14. Part XIIFinance, Property, Contracts and SuitsArticles 264–300A
  15. Part XIIITrade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of IndiaArticles 301–307
  16. Part XIVServices under the Union and the StatesArticles 308–323
  17. Part XIVATribunalsArticles 323A–323B
  18. Part XVElectionsArticles 324–329A
  19. Part XVISpecial Provisions Relating to Certain ClassesArticles 330–342A
  20. Part XVIIOfficial LanguageArticles 343–351
  21. Part XVIIIEmergency ProvisionsArticles 352–360
  22. Part XIXMiscellaneousArticles 361–367
  23. Part XXAmendment of the ConstitutionArticle 368
  24. Part XXITemporary, Transitional and Special ProvisionsArticles 369–392
  25. Part XXIIShort Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and RepealsArticles 393–395

Schedules

  1. First ScheduleThe States and Union TerritoriesArticles 1 and 4
  2. Second ScheduleProvisions as to the President, Governors, Speakers, Judges and the Comptroller and Auditor-GeneralArticles 59(3), 65(3), 75(6), 97, 125, 148(3), 158(3), 164(5), 186 and 221
  3. Third ScheduleForms of Oaths or AffirmationsArticles 75(4), 99, 124(6), 148(2), 164(3), 188 and 219
  4. Fourth ScheduleAllocation of seats in the Council of StatesArticles 4(1) and 80(2)
  5. Fifth ScheduleAdministration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled TribesArticle 244(1)
  6. Sixth ScheduleAdministration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and MizoramArticles 244(2) and 275(1)
  7. Seventh ScheduleUnion List, State List and Concurrent ListArticle 246
  8. Eighth ScheduleLanguagesArticles 344(1) and 351
  9. Ninth ScheduleValidation of certain Acts and RegulationsArticle 31B
  10. Tenth ScheduleDisqualification on ground of defectionArticles 102(2) and 191(2)
  11. Eleventh SchedulePowers, authority and responsibilities of PanchayatsArticle 243G
  12. Twelfth SchedulePowers, authority and responsibilities of MunicipalitiesArticle 243W

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