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Constitution of India · Part I: The Union and Its Territory

Article 1: Name and territory of the Union

In plain words

India, that is Bharat, is a Union of States. Its territory is made up of the States and Union territories listed in the First Schedule, and any other territories India may acquire.

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Official text

(1) India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. [(2) The States and the territories thereof shall be as specified in the First Schedule.]

(3) The territory of India shall comprise—

(a) the territories of the States; [(b) the Union territories specified in the First Schedule; and]

(c) such other territories as may be acquired.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department), the official text of the Constitution of India. As amended up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. Text as on 10 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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