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 (FIRST AMENDMENT) ACT, 1951
12. Amendment of Article 372.-
In sub-clause (a) of clause (3) of Article 372 of the Constitution
CONSTITUTION (SEVENTH AMENDMENT) ACT, 1956
23. Insertion of new Article 372-A.-
After Article 372 of the Constitution, the following article shall be inserted, namely
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
adaptations and modifications that may be made therein under article 372, apply for the interpretation of this Constitution as it applies for the interpretation
Laws Act, 1912
9. [ Application to adaptations and modifications made under Article 372 of the Constitution.- [Inserted by the A.O. 1937.]
References in this ... construed as references to those laws as adapted and modified under [Article 372 Act of the Constitution] [ Substituted by for " section 293 of that
