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Emergency Provisions In India




Mitali & Dr. Christabell Joseph, School of Law, (Christ Deemed to be University)


ABSTRACT


The Indian Constitution contains a clear set of emergency protections for the country. These clauses give the national government the authority to declare a state of emergency in the event of an armed uprising, domestic unrest, or foreign aggression. In India, there are three different emergency declaration categories: a national emergency, a state emergency, and a financial emergency. The national government has the authority to impose emergency rule during a national emergency and to assume control of the state governments' legislative and executive duties. During this moment, citizens' fundamental rights may also be suspended. If there is a breakdown of law and order inside the state's borders, the governor of that state has the authority to proclaim a state emergency. In such a scenario, the governor has the authority to take over the state's executive and legislative powers. When a nation's financial stability or creditworthiness is in jeopardy, a financial emergency may be proclaimed. In such a case, the federal government may require the states to adhere to specific financial rules, and the president could issue decrees regulating the nation's financial dealings. While emergency measures are necessary for upholding law and order and guaranteeing the protection of residents, their improper application has the potential to weaken basic democratic norms and human rights. Therefore, it is important to utilize caution and emergency supplies only when absolutely necessary.


Keywords: National Emergency, financial stability, fundamental rights.

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