Articles 123: President's ordinance-making power when both Houses of Parliament are not in session
President's ordinance-making power when both Houses of Parliament are not in session.
Constitution of India: Articles 123 to 167
Articles 123 to 167 span important provisions in Part V and Part VI of the Constitution of India. They deal with the President's ordinance-making power, the Supreme Court, the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, Governors and the executive government of the States.
Legal context: Article 123 begins Chapter III of Part V and authorises Presidential Ordinances in specified circumstances. Articles 124 to 147 principally concern the Supreme Court. Articles 148 to 151 concern the Comptroller and Auditor-General. Articles 152 to 167 begin Part VI and address the State executive, including Governors, Ministers, the Advocate-General and the duties of the Chief Minister.
Articles 123 to 147: President and Supreme Court
This group moves from the President's legislative power to the constitutional structure, jurisdiction and functioning of the Supreme Court. The linked pages below explain the individual provisions and related article groups.
Articles 124-125: Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court and salaries and related conditions of Judges
Establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court and salaries and related conditions of Judges.
Articles 126-127: Appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India and ad hoc Judges of the Supreme Court
Appointment of an acting Chief Justice of India and ad hoc Judges of the Supreme Court.
Articles 128-130: Attendance of retired Judges, Supreme Court as a court of record, and the seat of the Supreme Court
Attendance of retired Judges, Supreme Court as a court of record, and the seat of the Supreme Court.
Articles 131-132: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and constitutional appellate jurisdiction from High Courts
Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and constitutional appellate jurisdiction from High Courts.
Article 133: Civil Appeals to the Supreme Court
Civil appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court from High Courts.
Articles 134-134A: Criminal appellate jurisdiction and certificates for appeal to the Supreme Court
Criminal appellate jurisdiction and certificates for appeal to the Supreme Court.
Articles 135-136: Certain Federal Court jurisdiction and the Supreme Court's special leave to appeal jurisdiction
Certain Federal Court jurisdiction and the Supreme Court's special leave to appeal jurisdiction.
Articles 137-138: Review of Supreme Court judgments or orders and enlargement of its jurisdiction
Review of Supreme Court judgments or orders and enlargement of its jurisdiction.
Articles 139-140: Writ-related powers, transfer of certain cases under Article 139A, and ancillary powers
Writ-related powers, transfer of certain cases under Article 139A, and ancillary powers.
Articles 141-142: Binding force of law declared by the Supreme Court and enforcement of its decrees and orders
Binding force of law declared by the Supreme Court and enforcement of its decrees and orders.
Articles 143-144: Presidential reference to the Supreme Court and duty of civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of it
Presidential reference to the Supreme Court and duty of civil and judicial authorities to act in aid of it.
Article 145: Supreme Court Rules
Rules of Court governing Supreme Court practice and procedure.
Articles 146-147: Supreme Court officers, servants and expenses, and interpretation for the chapter
Supreme Court officers, servants and expenses, and interpretation for the chapter.
Articles 148-149: Office, safeguards, duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
Office, safeguards, duties and powers of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Articles 150-151: Form of Union and State accounts and audit reports
Form of Union and State accounts and audit reports.
Articles 152-155: Definitions for Part VI, Governors, State executive power and appointment of Governors
Definitions for Part VI, Governors, State executive power and appointment of Governors.
Articles 156-158: Governor's term, qualifications and conditions of office
Governor's term, qualifications and conditions of office.
Articles 159-160: Governor's oath or affirmation and discharge of functions in contingencies
Governor's oath or affirmation and discharge of functions in contingencies.
Articles 161-162: Governor's clemency power and extent of the executive power of a State
Governor's clemency power and extent of the executive power of a State.
Articles 163-164: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor and other provisions concerning Ministers
Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor and other provisions concerning Ministers.
Articles 165-167: Advocate-General, conduct of State government business, and Chief Minister's duties toward the Governor
Advocate-General, conduct of State government business, and Chief Minister's duties toward the Governor.
How to use this constitutional index
Select the relevant article or article group above for the provision-specific page. For authoritative statutory text and amendment footnotes, consult the current official Constitution published by the Legislative Department or India Code. Constitutional provisions should be read together with applicable amendments and binding judicial decisions.