Constitution of India · Section Article 381
[Council of Ministers of the President.]
Article 381 — [Council of Ministers of the President.]
Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch. (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).
Plain English Summary
This article deals with the Council of Ministers who advise the President of India. These ministers are responsible for helping the President make important decisions and run the government.
Key Points
- The Council of Ministers is the group of ministers who assist the President in the exercise of their functions.
- They are responsible for implementing the policies decided by the government.
- Their existence and functioning are governed by specific constitutional provisions.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the structure through which the executive branch operates, ensuring that the government has a collective body to advise the head of state (the President).
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.