How many articles are in Constitution of India now ?

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World's lengthiest constitution had 395 articles in 22 sections and 8 schedules at the hour of beginning. Presently the Constitution of India has 448 articles in 25 sections and 12 schedules. There are 104 amendments (occurred on 25th January 2020 to broaden the feservation of seats for SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha and states congregations) that have been made in the Indian constitution up until now.

The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty-Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019 was presented in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, Mr. Thaawar Chand Gehlot on January 8, 2019. The Bill looks to accommodate the headway of 'economically weaker sections" of the people.

Must Know Articles of Indian Constitution


Article 12 –35

Article 36-50

Specify the Directive Principles of state policy

Article 51A

Specifies the Fundamental Duties of every citizen

Article 80

Specifies the number of seats for the Rajya Sabha

Article 81

Specifies the number of seats for the Lok Sabha

Article 343

Hindi as official language

Article 356

Imposition of President’s Rule in states

Article 370

Special status to Kashmir

Article 395

Repeals India Independence Act and Government of India Act, 1935