Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India

Article 260 — Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India

Jurisdiction of the Union in relation to territories outside India.—The Government of India may by agreement with the Government of any territory not being part of the territory of India undertake any executive, legislative or judicial functions vested in the Government of such territory, but every such agreement shall be subject to, and governed by, any law relating to the exercise of foreign jurisdiction for the time being in force.

Plain English Summary

This article allows the Government of India to agree with another territory outside India to take over certain administrative, law-making, or court functions that belong to that territory. However, any such agreement must follow existing laws about exercising foreign jurisdiction.

Key Points

The Government of India can delegate executive, legislative, or judicial powers to a territory outside India.
This delegation requires a formal agreement between the Government of India and that territory.
Such agreements are governed by existing laws concerning foreign jurisdiction.

Why It Matters

It establishes the legal framework for how India can interact with and manage functions in territories that are not part of its own geographical boundaries, ensuring that such actions remain legally sound under existing rules.

Landmark Judgements

No major landmark judgements.