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Part V of the Constitution of India (Articles 52–151) lays down the framework of the Union Government. It covers the Executive (President, Vice-President, Council of Ministers, and the Attorney-General), the Legislature (Parliament consisting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, along with the President), the Union Judiciary (Supreme Court), and the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Articles 52 to 151
Jurisdiction and powers of the Federal Court under existing law to be exercisable by the Supreme Court
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The President of India
Executive Power of the Union
Election of President
Manner of election of President
Term of office of President
Eligibility for re-election
Qualifications for election as President
Conditions of President's office
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Oath or affirmation by the President
Procedure for impeachment of the President
Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
The Vice-President of India
The Vice-President to be ex officio Chairman of the Council of States
The Vice-President to act as President or to discharge his functions during casual vacancies in the office, or during the absence, of President
Election of Vice-President
Term of office of Vice-President
Time of holding election to fill vacancy in the office of Vice-President and the term of office of person elected to fill casual vacancy
Oath or affirmation by the Vice-President
Discharge of President's functions in other contingencies
Matters relating to, or connected with, the election of a President or Vice-President
Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases
Extent of executive power of the Union
Council of Ministers to aid and advise President
Other provisions as to Ministers
Attorney-General for India
Conduct of business of the Government of India
Duties of Prime Minister as respects the furnishing of information to the President, etc
Constitution of Parliament
Composition of the Council of States
Composition of the House of the People
Readjustment after each census
Duration of Houses of Parliament
Qualification for membership of Parliament
Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution
Right of President to address and send messages to Houses
Special address by the President
Rights of Ministers and Attorney-General as respects Houses
The Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Council of States
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the office of Deputy Chairman
Power of the Deputy Chairman or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Chairman
The Chairman or the Deputy Chairman not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of the People
Vacation and resignation of, and removal from, the offices of Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Power of the Deputy Speaker or other person to perform the duties of the office of, or to act as, Speaker
The Speaker or the Deputy Speaker not to preside while a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration
Salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman and the Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Secretariat of Parliament
Oath or affirmation by members
Voting in Houses, power of Houses to act notwithstanding vacancies and quorum
Vacation of seats
Disqualifications for membership
Decision on questions as to disqualifications of members
Penalty for sitting and voting before making oath or affirmation under article 99 or when not qualified or when disqualified
Powers, privileges, etc., of the Houses of Parliament and of the members and committees thereof
Salaries and allowances of members
Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases
Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
Definition of “Money Bills”
Assent to Bills
Annual financial statement
Procedure in Parliament with respect to estimates
Appropriation Bills
Supplementary, additional or excess grants
Votes on account, votes of credit and exceptional grants
Special provisions as to financial Bills
Rules of procedure
Regulation by law of procedure in Parliament in relation to financial business
Language to be used in Parliament
Restriction on discussion in Parliament
Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Parliament
Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament
Establishment and constitution of Supreme Court
Salaries, etc., of Judges
Appointment of acting Chief Justice
Appointment of ad hoc Judges
Attendance of retired Judges at sittings of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court to be a court of record
Seat of Supreme Court
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in certain cases
Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in appeals from High Courts in regard to civil matters
Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court in regard to criminal matters
Certificate for appeal to the Supreme Court
Special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court
Review of judgments or orders by the Supreme Court
Enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Conferment on the Supreme Court of powers to issue certain writs
Transfer of certain cases
Ancillary powers of Supreme Court
Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts
Enforcement of decrees and orders of Supreme Court and orders as to discovery, etc.
Power of President to consult Supreme Court
Civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of the Supreme Court
Rules of Court, etc.
Officers and servants and the expenses of the Supreme Court
Interpretation
Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General
Form of accounts of the Union and of the States
Audit reports
Frequently Asked Questions
Which chapters are included in Part V?
Part V includes Chapter I (The Executive, Articles 52–78), Chapter II (Parliament, Articles 79–122), Chapter III (Legislative Powers of the President, Article 123), Chapter IV (The Union Judiciary, Articles 124–147), and Chapter V (Comptroller and Auditor-General, Articles 148–151).
Who heads the Union Executive under Part V?
The Union Executive comprises the President and Vice-President, and the Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President.
How is the President elected?
The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies, with procedures detailed in Articles 54–55.
What are key presidential powers in Part V?
Key powers include the executive power of the Union (Article 53), ordinance-making during recess of Parliament (Article 123), and the power to grant pardons and commute sentences in specified cases (Article 72).
What constitutes Parliament under Part V?
Parliament consists of the President, the Council of States (Rajya Sabha), and the House of the People (Lok Sabha), with procedures and powers set out in Articles 79–122.
What does Part V say about the Supreme Court?
Articles 124–147 establish the Supreme Court, its composition, jurisdiction, binding nature of its law (Article 141), and powers to do complete justice (Article 142).
Who is the Attorney-General for India?
The Attorney-General for India is the highest law officer of the Union, appointed under Article 76 to advise the Government of India on legal matters.