Part VI · CHAPTER V.—THE HIGH COURTS IN THE STATES
Article 226A Constitutional validity of Central laws not to be considered in proceedings under article 226.
Omitted 197743rd Amendment
This article no longer exists. It had taken away the High Courts’ power to test Central laws against the Constitution. The 43rd Amendment omitted it in 1978. The ordinary writ jurisdiction was restored. The High Courts keep their writ powers.
- Omitted by the Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977, s. 8 (w.e.f. 13-4-1978).
What it means
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This article no longer exists. It had taken away the High Courts’ power to test Central laws against the Constitution. The 43rd Amendment omitted it in 1978. The ordinary writ jurisdiction was restored. The High Courts keep their writ powers.
This article no longer forms part of the Constitution. It is kept here for the historical record.