Under Article 352, what legislative consequence follows a Proclamation of National Emergency in India?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Parliament can legislate on any matter in the State List.
Legislative Impact of National Emergency
Under Article 352, once a Proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, the federal structure of the Indian Constitution undergoes a significant shift. According to Article 250, the Parliament acquires the power to make laws for the entire country or any part of it with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the State List.
While the State Legislatures are not suspended, their legislative power becomes subject to the overriding power of the Parliament. This effectively transforms the federal system into a unitary one, ensuring a centralized response to the national crisis.