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Part XIX of the Constitution of India (Articles 361–367) contains miscellaneous provisions. These include the immunities of the President and Governors, protection in respect of publication of legislative proceedings, disqualification relating to holders of remunerative political posts, provisions concerning former rulers and privy purses (now abolished), special provisions regarding major ports and aerodromes, consequences of failure of a State to comply with Union directions, and the Constitution’s interpretation and definition clauses.
Articles 361 to 367
Protection of President and Governors and Rajpramukhs
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Protection of publication of proceedings of Parliament and State Legislatures
Disqualification for appointment on remunerative political post
Rights and privileges of Rulers of Indian States
Bar to interference by courts in disputes arising out of certain treaties, agreements, etc.
Recognition granted to Rulers of Indian States to cease and privy purses to be abolished
Special provisions as to major ports and aerodromes
Effect of failure to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union
Definitions
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Interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions
What immunities are provided under Article 361?
Article 361 provides that the President and Governors are not answerable to any court for acts done in the exercise of their powers and bars criminal proceedings during their term, with specified qualifications and without restricting proceedings against the Government.
What protection does Article 361A give?
Article 361A protects publication of substantially true reports of proceedings of Parliament and State Legislatures, subject to conditions laid down in the Constitution and law.
What does Article 361B address?
Article 361B provides for disqualification from appointment to remunerative political posts for persons disqualified from being members of the legislature, for the period specified.
What is the effect of Articles 362, 363 and 363A?
Article 363 bars court interference in disputes arising out of certain treaties and agreements; Article 363A ends recognition of rulers and abolishes privy purses; Article 362 (rights and privileges of rulers) stands superseded by subsequent constitutional changes.
What does Article 364 provide?
Article 364 contains special provisions relating to major ports and aerodromes, including regulatory powers as laid down in the constitutional text.
What is stated in Article 365?
Article 365 stipulates that failure of a State to comply with, or to give effect to, directions given by the Union may have the effect contemplated by the Constitution, including consequences in federal functioning as provided elsewhere.
What is contained in Article 366 (Definitions)?
Article 366 provides constitutional definitions of key terms used throughout the Constitution, ensuring consistency of meaning across provisions.