Important Articles of Indian Constitution

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Article 1 - Name and Territory of the Union.


Article 14 - Relates to Right to Equality


Article 17 - Abolishes the practice of untouchability


Article 18 - Prohibits the state from conferring any title.


Article 19 - Deals with six freedoms of Indian citizens namely,


(a) freedom of speech and expression


(d) freedom of movement throughout the territory of India


(e) freedom of residence and settlement in any part of India


(d) freedom of occupation.


Article 21 - Provides protection to life and liberty to all persons


Article 21A - Right to elementary education.


Article 22 - Affords protection against arbitrary arrest & detention


Article 23 - Prohibits the traffic in human beings and beggars. (making a person work without wages or 
adequate compensation)


Article 24 - Prohibits the employment of children below 14 years.


Articles 25-28 - Relates to Right to freedom of religion


Article 32 - Right to Constitutional Remedies described as ‘‘The heart and soul of the Constitution’’ by 
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar


Article 36-51 -Relates to Directive Principles of State Policy.


Article 39A - Free legal aid


Article 40 - Deals with the formation of Panchayats


Article 44 - Uniform Civil Code for the Citizens.


Article 45 - Free and compulsory education to all children below 14 years of age.


Article 50 - Separation of Judiciary


Article 51 - Promotion of International peace & security


Article 51(A) - Relates to list of Fundamental Duties


Article 74 - Council of Ministers to aid and advice the President


Article 110 - Definition of Money Bills.


Article 112 - Annual Financial Statement (Budget)


Article 123 - Power of President to promulgate ordinances during recess of Parliament.


Article 262 - Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of Inter -state rivers or river valleys.


Article 312 - All India Services


Article 315 - Public Service Commissions for the Union and for the states.


Article 324 - Relates to the Election Commission


Article 352 - Gives provision regarding emergencies


Article 356 - Proclamation of President’s Rule in the states.


Article 368 - Amendment of the Constitution by the Parliament


Article 370 - Special status to Jammu and Kashmir.