Constitution of India · Section Article 79
Constitution of Parliament
Article 79 — Constitution of Parliament
Union which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.
Plain English Summary
This article describes the structure of the Union government, which is made up of the President and two main parts (Houses): the Council of States and the House of the People. These two bodies are the core components that form the Parliament of India.
Key Points
- The Union is composed of the President and two Houses.
- One House is called the Council of States.
- The other House is called the House of the People.
- This structure defines how the central government is organized in India.
Why It Matters
This article establishes the foundational framework for the legislative and executive functions of the central government in India. It shows how power is divided between different parts of the Parliament.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.