Part XXII · Constitution, the President may by Proclamation—
Article 394 Commencement.
In force
This article fixes the commencement. The named articles came into force at once, on 26 November 1949, when the Constitution was adopted. The remaining provisions came into force on 26 January 1950, the day India became a Republic. The two dates divide adoption from birth.
- This article and articles 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 367, 379, 380, 388, 391, 392 and 393 shall come into force at once, and the remaining provisions of this Constitution shall come into force on the twentysixth day of January, 1950, which day is referred to in this Constitution as the commencement of this Constitution.
What it means
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This article fixes the commencement. The named articles came into force at once, on 26 November 1949, when the Constitution was adopted. The remaining provisions came into force on 26 January 1950, the day India became a Republic. The two dates divide adoption from birth.