Constitution of India · Section Article 1
Name and territory of the Union
Article 1 — Name and territory of the Union
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.
Plain English Summary
This article establishes that India is a 'Union of States'. It defines what the total territory of India includes: all the land belonging to the existing states, the special Union territories listed in the First Schedule, and any other territories that might be acquired in the future.
Key Points
- India is legally defined as a Union composed of various States.
- The exact list of States and Union Territories is detailed in the First Schedule of the Constitution.
- The territory of India includes the states, the specified Union Territories, and any territories acquired later.
Why It Matters
This article forms the foundational geographical and political boundary definition for the entire country, determining which areas fall under the jurisdiction of the Indian Union.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.