Parts of Indian Constitution, Check All 25 Parts Subject, Key Details

Q: Are there 22 or 25 parts in the Indian Constitution?

Originally, the Constitution had 22 parts, but after subsequent amendments and additions, it now has 25 parts.

Q: Why is part 7 removed?

Part 7 dealt with Part-B states. After the 7th Constitutional Amendment, 1956, Part-B states were merged with others, making this part redundant, so it was repealed.

Q: What is part 8 of the Indian Constitution?

Part 8 (Articles 239-242) deals with Union Territories, their administration, governance, and special provisions.

Q: What are the articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 of the Constitution?

Article 1 - India, that is Bharat, is a Union of States, Article 2 - Admission/establishment of new States, Article 3 - Formation of new States and alteration of areas/boundaries, Article 4 - Laws under Articles 2 & 3 not amendments under Article 368, Article 5 - Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution.

Q: How to remember 25 parts of the Indian Constitution?

Use a mnemonic chain technique. For example: “The Union’s State Needs Citizenship, Directive Policies, Emergency Provisions, Panchayati Raj, Tribunals...” linking each part in order with keywords.

Table of Contents☰

The Constitution of India, adopted in 1950, originally consisted of 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules. Over time, through amendments, its scope has expanded to address emerging needs of governance and society. Today, the Constitution contains 448 Articles, 25 Parts, and 12 Schedules.

The Parts of Indian Constitution serve as the backbone, organizing its provisions into broad themes such as fundamental rights, directive principles, governance structure, and emergency provisions. Later additions like Part IXA (Municipalities), Part IXB (Co-operative Societies), and Part XIVA (Tribunals) highlight the evolving nature of constitutional law in India.

It’s also important to note that when new Articles or Parts are inserted, they are numbered alphabetically (like Article 21A) to maintain the document’s structure without disrupting the original sequence.

Parts of Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India is not just a legal document but also the supreme law of the land. It lays down the framework of governance by defining the roles of people in positions of authority and clearly outlining the limitations on their power. At the same time, it secures the rights, powers, procedures, and duties of both the government and the citizens.

What makes it unique is its emphasis on the supremacy of the Constitution itself, rather than the supremacy of the legislature. This ensures that every law and every action of the government remains within the constitutional framework.

To understand this structure better, here’s an overview of the Parts of the Indian Constitution presented in a table:

Parts of Indian Constitution Overview
Particulars	Details
Constitution formed on	26th November 1949
Parts of Indian Constitution Originally	22 Parts
Parts of Indian Constitution at Present	25 Parts
New Parts added in Constitution	Part IX A of the Constitution was inserted by the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992. It contains provisions for local self government at the urban level. Part IXB of the Constitution grants constitutional status to co-operative societies and contains provisions for their democratic functioning. It was inserted by the Constitution (97th, Amendment) Act, 2011. Part XIVA of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of tribunals for administrative and other disputes. It was not a part of the Constitution of India 1950, but was added by the Constitution (Forty-second Amendment) Act, 1942.

List of Parts of Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution is a written document that serves as the supreme law of the land. It was drafted by the Constituent Assembly, with key contributions from leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad, and Jawaharlal Nehru, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.

To ensure clarity and proper governance, the Constitution is divided into distinct sections that address specific subjects. Over time, it has expanded and now consists of 25 Parts, each focusing on different aspects of governance, rights, and duties.

List of Parts of Indian Constitution
Parts and Subject	Articles
Part I – The Union and its Territories	1 – 4
Part II – Citizenship	5 -11
Part III – Fundamental Rights	12 – 35
Part IV – Directive Principles of State Policy	36 – 51
Part IV A – Fundamental Duties	51A
Part V – The Union	52 – 151
Part VI – The States	152 – 237
Part VII – The States in Part B of First Schedule	238 [Repealed]
Part VIII – The Union Territories	239 – 242
Part IX – The Panchayats	243 – 243O
Part IXA – The Municipalities	243P – 243ZG
Part IXB – The Co-operative Societies	243ZH – 243ZT
Part X – The Scheduled and Tribal Areas	244 – 244A
Part XI – Relation between the Union and the States	245 – 263
Part XII – Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits	264 – 300A
Part XIII – Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the territory of India	301 – 307
Part XIV – Services Under the Union and the States	308 – 323
Part XIVA – Tribunals	323A – 323B
Part XV – Elections	324 – 329A
Part XVI – Special provisions relating to certain classes	330 – 342
Part XVII – Official language	343 – 351
Part XVIII – Emergency Provisions	352 – 360
Part XIX – Miscellaneous	361 – 367
Part XX – Amendment of the Constitution	368
Part XXI – Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions	369 – 392
Part XXII – Short Title, Commencement, Authoritative Text in Hindi and Repeals	393 – 395

Parts of Indian Constitution Details

The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land. It was adopted on 26 January 1950 and originally contained 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules. Today, through amendments, it has expanded to 448 Articles, 25 Parts, and 12 Schedules.

Each Part of the Constitution deals with a specific subject – from Union and State structures to rights, duties, emergency provisions, and governance frameworks.

Parts of Indian Constitution Details
Part	Articles Covered	Subject / Theme	Brief Explanation
Part I	Articles 1 – 4	The Union and its Territory	Defines India as a Union of States; regulates formation of new states and alteration of boundaries.
Part II	Articles 5 – 11	Citizenship	Lays down provisions for citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution and rules for acquisition/termination.
Part III	Articles 12 – 35	Fundamental Rights	Guarantees six categories of Fundamental Rights to citizens, inspired by the US Bill of Rights.
Part IV	Articles 36 – 51	Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)	Guidelines for the State to establish a just society; non-justiciable but fundamental to governance.
Part IVA	Article 51A	Fundamental Duties	Lists 11 duties of citizens, added by the 42nd Amendment (1976) on recommendation of Swaran Singh Committee.
Part V	Articles 52 – 151	The Union	Deals with the Union Government – Executive (President, PM, Council of Ministers), Parliament, and Judiciary.
Part VI	Articles 153 – 237	The States	Deals with State Governments – Governors, State Legislature, and High Courts.
Part VII	[Repealed]	States in Part B	Dealt with Part B states; repealed by the 7th Amendment (1956).
Part VIII	Articles 239 – 242	Union Territories	Provides for administration of Union Territories by the President through Administrators.
Part IX	Articles 243 – 243O	The Panchayats	Establishes Panchayati Raj system (73rd Amendment, 1992) for rural local self-government.
Part IXA	Articles 243P – 243ZG	The Municipalities	Establishes urban local bodies (74th Amendment, 1992) with structure, powers, and responsibilities.
Part IXB	Articles 243ZH – 243ZT	Co-operative Societies	Provides for regulation and management of co-operatives (97th Amendment, 2011).
Part X	Articles 244 – 244A	Scheduled and Tribal Areas	Deals with administration of Scheduled Areas (Fifth Schedule) and Tribal Areas (Sixth Schedule).
Part XI	Articles 245 – 263	Relations between the Union and States	Lays down legislative, administrative, and financial relations between the Centre and States.
Part XII	Articles 264 – 300A	Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits	Covers distribution of revenues, borrowing powers, property rights, and legal suits involving government.
Part XIII	Articles 301 – 307	Trade, Commerce, and Intercourse	Ensures freedom of trade and commerce across India; modeled on Australian Constitution.
Part XIV	Articles 308 – 323	Services under Union and States	Covers recruitment, conditions of service, and role of Public Service Commissions.
Part XIVA	Articles 323A – 323B	Tribunals	Provides for Administrative Tribunals and other tribunals for speedy justice (42nd Amendment, 1976).
Part XV	Articles 324 – 329A	Elections	Deals with conduct of elections; empowers Election Commission of India.
Part XVI	Articles 330 – 342	Special Provisions for Certain Classes	Safeguards for SCs, STs, and Anglo-Indians, including reservation of seats.
Part XVII	Articles 343 – 351	Official Language	Declares Hindi in Devanagari script as official language; provides for use of English and development of regional languages.
Part XVIII	Articles 352 – 360	Emergency Provisions	Provides for National Emergency, President’s Rule, and Financial Emergency.
Part XIX	Articles 361 – 367	Miscellaneous	Covers protection of President/Governors, privy purses, interpretation of Constitution, etc.
Part XX	Article 368	Amendment of the Constitution	Provides the procedure for constitutional amendments – flexible yet rigid.
Part XXI	Articles 369 – 392	Temporary, Transitional, and Special Provisions	Deals with temporary and special provisions for certain states and union territories.
Part XXII	Articles 393 – 395	Short title, Commencement, Authoritative Text, Repeals	Specifies short title, date of commencement, authoritative text in Hindi, and repeals of previous laws.