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Extraordinary Emergency Powers (Article 352)
Constitutional & Public Law Doctrines
Definition
The constitutional authority of the President to issue a Proclamation of National Emergency on the written recommendation of the Union Cabinet if satisfied that the security of India or any part thereof is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.
Example
During a National Emergency, the Union executive acquires the power to issue operational directions to any State regarding how executive power must be exercised, and Parliament can legislate on State List subjects.