Part XI · Distributionof Legislative Powers
Article 253 Legislation for giving effect to international agreements.
This article gives Parliament the power to implement international agreements. Any law for giving effect to an agreement, convention, or treaty falls within this power. It applies to the whole of India. The power stands despite anything else in the Chapter. Treaties are implemented domestically by Parliament through this article.
- Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country or countries or any decision made at any international conference, association or other body.
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This article gives Parliament the power to implement international agreements. Any law for giving effect to an agreement, convention, or treaty falls within this power. It applies to the whole of India. The power stands despite anything else in the Chapter. Treaties are implemented domestically by Parliament through this article.