Article 353 of CoI : Article 353: Effect of Proclamation of Emergency.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a severe natural disaster, such as a massive earthquake in the state of Gujarat, the President of India declares a Proclamation of Emergency. Under Article 353(a), the central government can direct the Gujarat state government on how to manage the disaster relief operations, even if such directions override the state's usual executive powers. For instance, the Union government may instruct the state to prioritize certain areas for rescue operations or to allocate resources in a specific manner.

Example 2:

Suppose there is a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and the President declares a Proclamation of Emergency in that region. Under Article 353(b), the Parliament can pass a law that imposes new duties on Union officers to enhance security measures, even if these duties are typically und...

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