There are three kinds of Emergencies: Due to War (Art. 352), State Machinery Failure (Art. 356) and Financial Emergency (Art. 360).
Article 356 has gathered a lot of attention in past and has raised lots of eyebrows whenever implemented. When the President is satisfied that the State Government cannot be carried out in accordance with the provisions of constitution, the Emergency is declared. Such decision is usually made on the report of the Governor of the state. The duration of such proclamation is generally two months and can be extended under certain constraints.
It is a very important tool in governance , though disputed. In the history of Indis, it has been used over hundred times…
By: Sujoy Ghosh
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