{"id":94487,"date":"2026-03-23T17:37:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=94487"},"modified":"2026-03-23T17:37:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:07:55","slug":"article-375-of-indian-constitution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/article-375-of-indian-constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Article 375 of Indian Constitution, Functions, Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article 375 of Indian Constitution is a provision that ensures smooth continuity in India\u2019s judicial system after the Constitution came into force in 1950. It states that all courts, judges, and legal proceedings that were functioning before the Constitution would continue to operate until new arrangements were made under the Constitution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Article 375 of Indian Constitution Key Aspects<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Article 375:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All courts of civil, criminal and revenue jurisdiction, all authorities and all officers, judicial, executive and ministerial, throughout the territory of India, shall continue to exercise their respective functions subject to the provisions of this Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is part of <\/span><b>Part XXI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions) of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It allowed courts, judges, police, and administrative officers to continue their work after 1950.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It ensured that all these institutions would now function according to the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It acted as a bridge between the old British-era system and the new constitutional system.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Article 375 of Indian Constitution Scope<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applies to all courts and judicial authorities that existed before the Constitution came into force.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covers judges, court officials, and ongoing cases, ensuring they continue without disruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validates the continuation of existing legal procedures and practices until new laws or structures are introduced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operates until the new judicial system (such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/high-courts-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">High Courts<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/supreme-court-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Supreme Court<\/a><\/strong>) is fully functional under the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Article 375 of Indian Constitution Significance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Played a key role in ensuring a smooth transition from colonial to constitutional governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prevented delays and uncertainty in the administration of justice during the early years of independence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintained public confidence in the legal system by ensuring continuity and stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acted as a bridge between the old judicial system and the new constitutional framework.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article 375 of Indian Constitution ensures continuity of courts, judges, and legal proceedings after 1950, enabling smooth transition to the constitutional 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