The Indian Constitution, originally adopted on January 26, 1950, was meticulously crafted during the course of 26th November 1949. This significant date, November 26, is now celebrated annually as Constitution Day. Distinguished for its expansive coverage, the Indian Constitution holds the unique distinction of being the world’s longest. It commenced with 395 articles thoughtfully organized into 22 parts and accompanied by 8 schedules. Over time, it has undergone substantial evolution, currently encompassing 448 articles spread across 25 parts and enriched with 12 schedules. Notably, a total of 105 amendments have been introduced to bring about this comprehensive transformation.
Articles in Indian Constitution
There are total 448 articles in the Indian Constitution. Each set of articles covers important parts of the constitution including legislatures, executive, schedules, Parts of Indian Constitution, constitutional bodies, statutory bodies, fundamental rights and more.
Here is the list of Articles and their related subjects. These are the most important article of the Indian Constitution.
Parts | Subjects | Articles |
Part I | Union & Its Territory | Articles 1-4 |
Part II | Citizenship | Article 5-11 |
Part III | Fundamental Rights | Article 12-35 |
Part IV | Directive Principles | Article 36-51 |
Part IV A | Fundamental Duties | Article 51A |
Part V | The Union | Article 52-151 |
Part VI | The States | Article 152-237 |
Part VII | 7th Amendment Act, 1956 repealed Part VII | |
Part VIII | The Union Territories | Article 239-242 |
Part IX | The Panchayats | Article 243-243O |
Part IX A | The Municipalities | Article 243P-243ZG |
Part IX B | Co-operative Societies | Article 243ZH- 243ZT |
Part X | Scheduled and Tribal Areas | Article 244-244A |
Part XI | Relation between Union & States | Article 245-263 |
Part XII | Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits | Article 264-300A |
Part XIII | Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse within the territory of India | Article 301-307 |
Part XIV | Services under the Union and States | Article 308-323 |
Part XIV A | Tribunals | Article 324-329 A |
Part XV | Elections | Article 330-342 |
Part XVI | Special Provisions related to certain classes | Article 343-351 |
Part XVII | Official Languages | Article 352-360 |
Part XIX | Emergency Provisions | Article 361-367 |
Part XX | Miscellaneous | Article 368 |
Part XXI | Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions | Article 369-392 |
Part XXII | Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi, and Repeals | Article  393-395 |