Emergency Provisions in the Constitution Bare Act – Powers and Impact
The Emergency Provisions (Articles 352–360) empower the Central Government to take control during crises such as war, internal disturbances, or financial instability. There are three types of emergencies: National Emergency (Article 352), State Emergency or President’s Rule (Article 356), and Financial Emergency (Article 360). While these provisions ensure national security and stability, they have also been misused in the past, such as during the Emergency of 1975. The judiciary has since placed safeguards to prevent arbitrary misuse. This article examines the constitutional basis, impact, and legal safeguards related to emergencies.