The Indian Constitution, initially adopted on January 26, 1950, was carefully crafted during an elaborate drafting process that unfolded on November 26, 1949. This important date is now observed as Constitution Day. Renowned for its expansive coverage, the Indian Constitution holds a distinction as the world’s longest. Its journey began 395 articles organized into 22 parts, accompanied by 8 schedules. Over time, it has undergone significant evolution, now comprising 448 articles spread across 25 parts, enriched with 12 schedules. Importantly, this comprehensive transformation has been achieved through a total of 105 amendments.
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Part VII | 7th Amendment Act, 1956 repealed Part VII | |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 |
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As of now, Indian Constitution has 448 articles in 25 parts and 12 schedules and it had 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules at the time of its commencement.
The Indian Constitution was officially adopted on 26 January 1950, marking the official establishment of India as a Republic.
Fundamental rights are covered in Part III of the Constitution, from Article 12 to Article 35. These rights include the right to equality, freedom of speech and protection from discrimination.
Directive Principles of State Policy are outlined in Part IV of the constitution, from Article 36 to Article 51. They provide guidelines for the government to promote the welfare of the people.
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