Constitution of India · Section Article 84
Qualification for membership of Parliament
Article 84 — Qualification for membership of Parliament
be qualified to be chosen to fill a seat in Parliament unless he—
- (a) is a citizen of India, and makes and subscribes before some person authorised in that behalf by the Election Commission an oath or affirmation according to the form set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule;]
- (b) is, in the case of a seat in the Council of States, not less than thirty years of age and, in the case of a seat in the House of the People, not less than twenty-five years of age; and
- (c) possesses such other qualifications as may be prescribed in that behalf by or under any law made by Parliament.
- Sessions of Parliament, prorogation and dissolution.—(1) The President shall from time to time summon each House of Parliament to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit, but six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session.
(2) The President may from time to time—
- (a) prorogue the Houses or either House;
- (b) dissolve the House of the People.]
Plain English Summary
This article sets the basic rules for who can become a member of the Parliament of India. To be elected, a person must be an Indian citizen and meet specific age requirements depending on whether they are contesting for a seat in the Council of States or the House of the People.
Key Points
- Citizenship Requirement: A person must be a citizen of India and take an oath as required.
- Age Limits: There are minimum age requirements: 30 years for the Council of States and 25 years for the House of the People.
- Other Qualifications: Parliament can set other specific qualifications through laws made by Parliament.
Why It Matters
This article ensures that only eligible Indian citizens who meet basic criteria are allowed to participate in making laws and governing the country through Parliament.
Landmark Judgements
No major landmark judgements.