Editorial Comment - This article provides the definition of the “state” in India and the various organs which come under it. This definition of the State under Article 12 is applicable only for Part 3 …

Nov 30, 2023 · Article 12 lays down that unless the context otherwise requires, the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States …

Article 12 is a gateway provision for Part III on Fundamental Rights, defining the term ‘State’ used throughout the Part.

This article will briefly mention the significance of Article 12 and the latest developments regarding the same, which will be important for the Indian Polity syllabus (GS-II) of the IAS Exam.

Article 12 of the Constitution of India holds a crucial place in defining the scope of Fundamental Rights in the country. It is the cornerstone for understanding the relationship between the State and the …

Apr 17, 2025 · Article 12 of the Indian Constitution defines “the State” for enforcing Fundamental Rights. It includes the government, legislatures, local bodies, and authorities under state control. Courts …

Article 12 defines the term “State” as used in different Articles of Part III of the Constitution. It says that unless the context otherwise requires the term “State” includes the following: - The term “State” thus …

Sep 4, 2023 · Under the Indian Constitution, the State has been defined under Article 12, which is the opening Article of Part III of the Constitution of India which enumerates the fundamental rights.

Although the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not legally-binding, the rights described in its articles can be found in international covenants and treaties which are legally-binding.

Oct 18, 2024 · A State is defined by the Indian Constitution’s Article 12 while Article 13 deals with the laws that are inconsistent with or in derogation from Fundamental Rights.