Part VI · CHAPTER I.—GENERAL
Article 152 Definition.
In force
This article defines the word State for Part VI. It excludes the State of Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting that State's old special position. Since 2019 the territory is a Union territory with a legislature. The printed text of the article still carries the old carve out.
- In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
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This article defines the word State for Part VI. It excludes the State of Jammu and Kashmir, reflecting that State's old special position. Since 2019 the territory is a Union territory with a legislature. The printed text of the article still carries the old carve out.