{"id":88762,"date":"2026-03-06T17:34:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T12:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=88762"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T09:47:05","slug":"part-6-of-indian-constitution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/part-6-of-indian-constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 6 of Indian Constitution, Overview, Legislature, High Courts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part 6 of Indian Constitution<\/b> contains <\/span>Articles 152 to 237<\/b> and deals with the governance of States in India. It explains the structure of the <\/span>Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, and State Legislature<\/b>. It also provides provisions related to <\/span>High Courts and Subordinate Courts<\/b> in the States. This Part ensures proper functioning of the federal system at the state level.<\/span><\/p>\n

Part 6 of Indian Constitution Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

The key highlights of Part 6 of Indian Constitution have been tabulated below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Component<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles Covered<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Subject<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter I General<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Article 152<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Definition of State<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter II Executive<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles 153-167<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Governor & Council of Ministers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter III State Legislature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles 168-212<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Legislative structure and powers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter IV Legislative Powers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles 213<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ordinance-making power of Governor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter V High Courts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles 214-231<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Organization & jurisdiction<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Chapter VI Subordinate Courts<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Articles 233-237<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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District and subordinate judiciary<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Chapter I General (Article 152)<\/b><\/h2>\n

Chapter I contains only <\/span>Article 152<\/b>, which defines the term \u201cState\u201d for the purposes of Part 6. It clarifies the scope of applicability of provisions related to State Governments<\/a><\/strong>. This chapter ensures uniform interpretation within constitutional governance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter II The Executive<\/b><\/h2>\n

Chapter II establishes the <\/span>State Executive<\/b>, consisting of the Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers. It defines their appointment, powers, functions, and responsibilities. This chapter ensures democratic governance at the state level under constitutional limits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Governor (Articles 153-162)<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n