National emergency in India is a special power under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution that allows the central government to handle grave threats to the country.
Three Grounds: War, external aggression, or armed rebellion. The 44th Amendment in 1978 changed the old term " internal disturbance" to "armed rebellion" to sto
Three Grounds: War, external aggression, or armed rebellion. The 44th Amendment in 1978 changed the old term " internal disturbance" to "armed rebellion" to stop misuse of this law. Both houses of Parliament must approve it within one month by a special majority. lasts for six months and can be extended again and again by Parliament. Articles 20 and 21 (protection against conviction and right to life) can never be paused. Freedom of speech under Article 19 is automatically paused. 3 times -1962: During the war with China.1971: During the war with Pakistan.1975–1977: Declared by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi due to internal issues