Article 152: Definition

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” [does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir].

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.

Supreme Court judgments citing the article 152

In Re: Article 370 of the Constitution v. .
2023 INSC 105811 December 2023Disposed of
Dr. Shah Faesal and Ors. v. Union of India and Anr.
2020 INSC 2532 March 2020Disposed of
Govt. of NCT of Delhi v. Union of India
2019 INSC 19414 February 2019Disposed of