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What is Article 352?

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Answer: The declaration of a state of emergency in the event of a war, external aggression, or armed rebellion is the subject of Article 352 of the Constitution. This situation is commonly referred to as a “National Emergency.”

In accordance with Article 352, the President of India has the authority to declare a state of national emergency whenever the safety of all or a portion of India is endangered as a result of a state of war, external aggression, or armed insurrection.

In addition, the president has the authority to declare a state of national emergency even before a war, act of external aggression, or armed insurrection has actually taken place, provided that he is convinced that there is an immediate threat.