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Indian Polity

The Constitution of India, as one map.

All 25 Parts, the 12 Schedules and the articles asked most often — and how they connect. Tap anything to read its full text in Gathered's Constitution section.

Parts
25
Schedules
12
In force
26 Jan 1950
Parts Articles Schedules Preamble
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The 25 Parts

  1. Part IThe Union and its TerritoryArt. 1–4
  2. Part IICitizenshipArt. 5–11
  3. Part IIIFundamental RightsArt. 12–35
  4. Part IVDirective Principles of State PolicyArt. 36–51
  5. Part IVAFundamental DutiesArt. 51A
  6. Part VThe UnionArt. 52–151
  7. Part VIThe StatesArt. 152–237
  8. Part VIIStates in Part B of the First ScheduleArt. 238Repealed by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
  9. Part VIIIThe Union TerritoriesArt. 239–242
  10. Part IXThe PanchayatsArt. 243–243O
  11. Part IXAThe MunicipalitiesArt. 243P–243ZG
  12. Part IXBThe Co-operative SocietiesArt. 243ZH–243ZT
  13. Part XThe Scheduled and Tribal AreasArt. 244–244A
  14. Part XIRelations between the Union and the StatesArt. 245–263
  15. Part XIIFinance, Property, Contracts and SuitsArt. 264–300A
  16. Part XIIITrade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of IndiaArt. 301–307
  17. Part XIVServices under the Union and the StatesArt. 308–323
  18. Part XIVATribunalsArt. 323A–323B
  19. Part XVElectionsArt. 324–329A
  20. Part XVISpecial Provisions relating to certain ClassesArt. 330–342A
  21. Part XVIIOfficial LanguageArt. 343–351
  22. Part XVIIIEmergency ProvisionsArt. 352–360
  23. Part XIXMiscellaneousArt. 361–367
  24. Part XXAmendment of the ConstitutionArt. 368
  25. Part XXITemporary, Transitional and Special ProvisionsArt. 369–392
  26. Part XXIIShort title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and RepealsArt. 393–395

The 12 Schedules

  1. First ScheduleStates and Union Territories
  2. Second ScheduleEmoluments of the President, Governors, judges, the CAG and others
  3. Third ScheduleForms of oaths and affirmations
  4. Fourth ScheduleAllocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
  5. Fifth ScheduleAdministration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes
  6. Sixth ScheduleTribal areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
  7. Seventh ScheduleUnion, State and Concurrent Lists
  8. Eighth ScheduleLanguages recognised by the Constitution
  9. Ninth ScheduleValidation of certain Acts and RegulationsAdded by the First Amendment, 1951.
  10. Tenth ScheduleDisqualification on grounds of defection (anti-defection law)Added by the 52nd Amendment, 1985.
  11. Eleventh SchedulePowers of Panchayats (29 subjects)Added by the 73rd Amendment, 1992.
  12. Twelfth SchedulePowers of Municipalities (18 subjects)Added by the 74th Amendment, 1992.

Key articles

  1. Art. 14Equality before law
  2. Art. 15Prohibition of discrimination
  3. Art. 16Equality of opportunity in public employment
  4. Art. 17Abolition of Untouchability
  5. Art. 19Protection of freedom of speech and other rights
  6. Art. 21Protection of life and personal liberty
  7. Art. 21ARight to education
  8. Art. 32Remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights
  9. Art. 39AEqual justice and free legal aid
  10. Art. 44Uniform civil code
  11. Art. 51AFundamental duties
  12. Art. 72Pardoning power of the President
  13. Art. 112Annual financial statement (Budget)
  14. Art. 123Ordinance-making power of the President
  15. Art. 148Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
  16. Art. 213Ordinance-making power of the Governor
  17. Art. 226Power of High Courts to issue writs
  18. Art. 243GPowers and responsibilities of Panchayats
  19. Art. 280Finance Commission
  20. Art. 300ARight to property (legal right)
  21. Art. 324Election Commission
  22. Art. 352Proclamation of National Emergency
  23. Art. 356President's Rule in States
  24. Art. 360Financial Emergency
  25. Art. 368Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution

Questions about the Constitution

How many Parts and Schedules does the Constitution of India have?

It has 25 Parts — numbered I to XXII, with Parts IVA, IXA, IXB and XIVA added by amendments and Part VII repealed in 1956 — and 12 Schedules. When it came into force it had 395 articles in 22 Parts and 8 Schedules.

When was the Constitution of India adopted?

The Constituent Assembly adopted it on 26 November 1949, and it came into force on 26 January 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.

Which Part of the Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?

Part III (Articles 12 to 35). The Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51), and the Fundamental Duties are in Part IVA (Article 51A).

Which Schedule contains the Union, State and Concurrent Lists?

The Seventh Schedule. It divides law-making subjects between the Union and the States, as set out in Part XI on Union–State relations.