Constitution of India · Section Article 245
Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
Article 245 — Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States
- Extent of laws made by Parliament and by the Legislatures of States.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Constitution, Parliament may make laws for the whole or any part of the territory of India, and the Legislature of a State may make laws for the whole or any part of the State. (2) No law made by Parliament shall be deemed to be invalid on the ground that it would have extra-territorial operation.
Plain English Summary
This article explains who has the power to make laws in India. The Parliament can make laws for the entire country, and the law-making bodies of individual states can make laws for their respective states. Importantly, a central law cannot be considered invalid just because it might affect areas outside India.
Key Points
- Parliament's Power: Parliament has the authority to create laws covering the whole of India or any specific part of it.
- State Legislatures' Power: State legislatures can make laws that apply to the entire state or any part of it.
- Territorial Scope: Laws made by Parliament are not automatically invalid if they have some reach outside India (extra-territorial operation).
Why It Matters
This article defines the division of legislative power between the central government (Parliament) and the state governments, ensuring that laws are made at the appropriate level for their intended scope.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.