Article 355

With respect to the ethnic unrest in Manipur, Article 355 of Indian Constitution came in to light.

  • Article 355, found in Part XVIII of the Constitution, mandates the Union to safeguard every state against external aggression and internal disturbance, ensuring governance aligns with constitutional provisions.
  • Assistance under Article 355 has no specified duration in the Constitution.
  • The Union government can withdraw it once the situation normalizes or upon the state government's request.
  • The duration can be challenged in court through judicial review.

Article 355's application is restricted via:

  • The President must act on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, not ....
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