Constitution of India · Section Article 168
Constitution of Legislatures in States
Article 168 — Constitution of Legislatures in States
shall be a Legislature which shall consist of the Governor, and—
- (a) in the States of 2*** Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, 4*** 5[Madhya Pradesh], 6*** Maharashtra, Karnataka, 9***
Plain English Summary
This article deals with how the legislative bodies (state legislatures) are structured in certain Indian states. It specifies that the legislature in these listed states will include the Governor as a part of its composition.
Key Points
- This article defines the composition of the Legislature in specific states.
- The Governor is explicitly included as a member of the State Legislature in the specified states.
- The list of states where this provision applies includes Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
Why It Matters
It establishes the constitutional framework for how state governments are structured and how their legislative bodies are formed in those specific regions.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.