Article 372 in Constitution of India
372. Continuance in force of existing laws and their adaptation
( 1 ) Notwithstanding the repeal by this Constitution ... enactments referred to in article 395 but subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, all the laws in force in the territory of India
matters which under clause (3) of article 16, clause (3) of article 32, article 33 and article 34 may be provided for by law made ... Parliament. Explanation.—In this article, the expression "law in force" has the same meaning as in article 372
Bill. So also a few minor amendments in respect of articles 341, 342, 372 and 376. An Act to amend the Constitution of India ... Governor or Rajpramukh thereof;" shall be substituted. 12. Amendment of Article 372.-
In sub-clause (a) of clause (3) of Article 372 of the Constitution
requirements of the State as a whole.". 23. Insertion of new Article 372-A.-
After Article 372 of the Constitution, the following article shall ... inserted, namely:- "372-A. Power of the President to adopt laws.- (1) For the purposes of bringing the provisions of any law in force
Article 367 in Constitution of India
367. Interpretation
(1) Unless the context otherwise requires, the General Clauses Act, 1897, shall, subject ... adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372, apply for the interpretation of this Constitution as it applies for the interpretation
Constitution. Article 372 runs as follows:
"372. (1) Notwithstanding the repeal by this
Constitution of the enactments referred to in article 395
but subject ... could
be adapted :under the second clause of that article. Mr.
Chatterjee argues that article 372 has no application to the
present case inasmuch
test
enshrined in Articles 14 , 15 and 16 of the Constitution.
The submission based on Article 35(b) read with Article
372(1) was repelled ... Article 16 , clause (3) of Article 32 , Article 33 and Article
34 may be provided for by Parliament. Clause (b) of that
Article lays down
said day, have been
protected and saved by virtue of Article 372 of the Constitution of India.
With the State Legislature ceasing to have ... been granted for the continuance
of the existing laws under Article 372 of the Constitution of India as limited
to the extent so provided under
defined, but there is an inclusive definition
both in Article 13 and in Article 372. It is suggested that the definition ... give to it an extended meaning both in Article 13 and in Article 372 by including in the expression ''law in force
scheduled tribes, is ex facie illegal,
arbitrary and in violation of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution
of India; the right to participate ... tribal areas in the erstwhile State of
Hyderabad; in view of Article 372 of the Constitution of India
areas, which were notified by the Government
