All 25 Parts of Indian Constitution

The Constitution of India, as the fundamental law of the land, embodies the values, principles, and governance framework of our country. It serves as the supreme law, guiding the state’s functioning and ensuring citizen’s rights and responsibilities. With its roots grounded in historical struggles, philosophical ideals, and societal aspirations, it reflects the nation’s collective journey toward democracy, justice, and equality.

Structure of the Indian Constitution

The Indian Constitution is one of the longest and most detailed written constitutions in the world. Various components of the structure of the Indian Constitution can be seen as follows:

• Parts– A “Part” of the Constitution refers to a division within the Constitution that groups together Articles on similar subjects or themes.
  • The Indian Constitution is structured into various Parts, each dealing with a specific aspect of the country’s legal, administrative, or governmental framework.
  • Originally, there were 22 parts in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 25 parts of the Indian Constitution.
• Articles- An “Article” refers to a specific provision or clause within the Constitution that details various aspects of the country’s legal and governmental framework.
  • Each part of the constitution contains several articles numbered sequentially.
  • Originally, there were 395 articles in the Constitution of India. As of now, the Indian Constitution contains 448 articles.
• Schedules– A “Schedule” refers to a list or a table attached to the Constitution that details certain additional information or guidelines relevant to the constitutional provisions.
  • They provide clarity and supplementary details, making the Constitution more comprehensive and functional.
  • Originally, there were 8 schedules in the Constitution of India. As of now, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

All 25 Parts of Indian Constitution

The original text of the Indian Constitution consisted of 22 parts and after amendments, currently, it contains 25 parts. Three parts – 9A Municipalities, 9B Co-operative societies and 14A tribunals – are added to the original constitution via amendments.

All 25 parts of the Indian Constitution are tabled below:

Note – Part-VII (The States in Part B of the First Schedule), has been deleted by the 7th Constitutional Amendment of 1956.

Part V : The Union (Article 52-151)

Part VI : The States (Article 152-237)

Part XI : Relations between the Union and the States (Article 245-263)

Part XII : Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits (Article 264-300A)

Part XVII : Official Language (Article 343-351)