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

The 'National' Emergency under article 352 can be proclaimed by the President of India when given a written advice by cabinet due to external aggression, was or armed rebellion.

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The 'National' Emergency under article 352 can be proclaimed by the President of India when given a written advice by cabinet due to external aggression, was or armed rebellion. Consequences:1. Suspension of fundamental rights enforcement. • Article 358 about suspension of Article 192. The centre gains overriding powers to legislate on State list matters.3. The centre can advise state to follow certain rules.4. The country tends to become "unitary". • Prior to 44th constitutional amendment, these could have been emergency proclamation based on "internal disturbance", but it was changed to armed rebellion later.

Prior to 44th constitutional amendment, these could have been emergency proclamation based on "internal disturbance", but it was changed to armed rebellion later. Emergency in India: Till date 3 times, with last time in 1975 on the ground of "internal disturbances". Impact: (1) Suppression of voice of opposition (2) Censorship on media and journal (3) Forced Sterilisation for family planning Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had proclaimed that part 18 of constitution was to protect country and to be used sparingly to uphold national interest.

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Conclusion

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar had proclaimed that part 18 of constitution was to protect country and to be used sparingly to uphold national interest.

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Diagram

Flowchart showing consequences of National Emergency with branches for: 1. Suspension of fundamental rights enforcement, 2. Centre gains overriding powers, 3. Centre can advise state, 4. Country becomes unitary

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UJJWAL PRIYANK

AIR 102025

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Topic

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

Emergency Provisions

National Emergency - conditions and consequences

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