Article 388 of The Constitution of India in hindi
Parliament and provisional Legislatures of the States.].—Omitted by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Summary
- The single most important thing this provision does is show that the rules for filling casual vacancies in the provisional Parliament and provisional state legislatures are omitted.
- The provision no longer provides any legal framework for filling empty seats.
- It has been entirely removed from the operational parts of the document.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Does Article 388 of The Constitution of India explain how to fill empty parliament seats today?
No, Article 388 of The Constitution of India is omitted and does not apply to current parliament seats.
2. What specific type of vacancy did Article 388 of the Constitution deal with?
Article 388 of the Constitution dealt with casual vacancies in the provisional Parliament and provisional Legislatures of the States.
3. Is the text of Article 388 of the Indian Constitution available for current legal enforcement?
No, the text of Article 388 is omitted and cannot be enforced.
Test yourself
Q1.What does the text of Article 388 of The Constitution of India say about its own status?
Q2.What type of vacancies were mentioned in the title of Article 388 of The Constitution of India?
Q3.Which institutions were governed by Article 388 of the Constitution before its omission?
Q4.How does Article 388 of the Constitution relate to the provisional Legislatures of the States?