Q. Consider the following statements regarding “National Emergency”:
1.Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency.
2.The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Under Article 352, the President can declare a national emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
- It may be noted that the president can declare a national emergency even before the actual occurrence of war or external aggression or armed rebellion, if he is satisfied that there is an imminent danger.
- The proclamation of Emergency must be approved by both the Houses of Parliament within one month from the date of its issue.
- Originally, the period allowed for approval by the Parliament was two months, but was reduced by the 44th Amendment Act of 1978.
Source: Laxmikanth Polity
