Article 308: Interpretation

Part III: Fundamental Rights

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Draft Constitution of India 1948

Article 281, Draft Constitution of India 1948

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” means a State for the time being specified in Part I of the First Schedule.

Constitution of India 1950

Article 308, Constitution of India 1950

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” means a State specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule.