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1. Introduction

The Constitution of India has provided certain Emergency provisions to enable the state in dealing with any abnormal situation in a competent manner. They allow the state to defend the sovereignty, unity, integrity and security of the country. Further, they also act as a bulwark to preserve the democratic political system, and the Constitution itself. These provisions are contained in its Part XVIII, from Articles 352 to 360.

 

1.1. What is an Emergency?three kinds of emergencies–