Indian Polity • ConstitutionHard
Which specific constitutional provision empowers Parliament to enact laws for implementing international treaties and agreements, overriding normal legislative distribution of powers under the Seventh Schedule?
A. Article 249
B. Article 250
C. Article 252
D. Article 253✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
Article 253 of the Indian Constitution confers full power on Parliament to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement, or convention with any other country or countries or any decision made at any international conference, association, or other body, notwithstanding anything in the legislative distribution of lists. Article 249 empowers Parliament to legislate on State List matters if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by a two-thirds majority. Article 250 deals with legislation during a National Emergency. Article 252 allows legislation for two or more states by consent.
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