Article 352 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with

Key Points

• Article 352 of the Indian Constitution primarily deals with the Proclamation of national emergency.
• A national emergency can be declared on the grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
• During a national emergency, the central government gains enhanced powers and can override many of the states' functions and rights.
• Such a proclamation must be approved by both houses of Parliament within one month.

Additional Information

• The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into effect on 26th January 1950.
• It is the longest written constitution of any country in the world and lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions.
• Article 352 has been invoked thrice in India's history: during the Indo-China war (1962), the Indo-Pak war (1971), and the internal emergency declared by Indira Gandhi (1975-1977).
• The Constitution declares India as a sovereign, socialist, secular, and democratic republic, assuring its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity.
• Amendments to the Constitution can be made through a process outlined in Article 368.