Question Q.3GS2GS2

Under what conditions can the 'National' Emergency be proclaimed by the President of India? What are the consequences when such a proclamation remains in force? When was it last imposed in the country?

Introduction

National Emergency can be proclaimed when war, external aggression or armed rebellion threatens the sovereignty and integrity of India

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Main Body

National Emergency can be proclaimed when war, external aggression or armed rebellion threatens the sovereignty and integrity of India

Conditions for proclamation:

Threat to national security (war/external aggression/armed rebellion)

Recommendation from Cabinet

Ratification by both houses of Parliament within 2 months

Consequences:

Suspension of fundamental rights except Art 20, 21

Centre gains power to give directions to states

Central government can spend without prior appropriation

President can suspend salaries and pensions of judges

Duration: 6 months (renewable for 6 months)

Last imposed: 1975 (Emergency declared by PM Indira Gandhi)

[Continued from previous page - specific details about the 1975 Emergency and its impacts, parliamentary ratification requirements, and constitutional amendments that modified emergency provisions]

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1.3/10

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Topper

Harshdeep Sagar

AIR 2992025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Emergency Provisions

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