Q. With reference to Article 250 of the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements:
1.During a Proclamation of Emergency, Parliament acquires the power to make laws for the whole or any part of India with respect to any matter in the State List.
2.Any law made by Parliament under this provision ceases to have effect immediately upon the expiration of the Proclamation of Emergency.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. Article 250(1) grants Parliament legislative competence over State List subjects during an Emergency.
- Statement 2: Incorrect. Such laws do not cease immediately; they remain in force for a period of six months after the Proclamation has ceased to operate (Article 250(2)).
