Article 84 of Indian Constitution, Interpretation, Importance

The Constitution of India, adopted on 26 November 1949, establishes Parliament as the supreme legislative authority of the country. Parliament is composed of three components, the President of India, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).

Article 84 of Indian Constitution sets out the qualifications for membership of Parliament, outlining the basic eligibility criteria for individuals seeking election to either House.

Article 84 of Indian Constitution

A person shall not be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in Parliament unless he—

(a) is a citizen of India, and makes and subscribes before some person authorised in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule;

(b) is, in the case of a seat in the Council of States, not less than thirty years of age and, in the case of a seat in the House of the People, not less than twenty-five years of age; and

(c) possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.

Article 84 of Indian Constitution Interpretation

• Rajya Sabha (Council of States)

• • To qualify as a member of the Rajya Sabha, a person must:
  • Be a citizen of India
  • Be at least 30 years of age

• Lok Sabha (House of the People)

• • To qualify as a member of the Lok Sabha, a person must:
  • Be a citizen of India
  • Be at least 25 years of age
  • Be registered as a voter in any Parliamentary constituency in India

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