Article 253
Legislation for giving effect to international agreements
Part XI: Relations between the Union and the States
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing provisions of this Chapter, Parliament has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any other country or countries or any decision made at any international conference, association or other body.
The Constitution of India (As on 1 May 2026). Includes every amendment up to the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023. The small raised numbers in the text point to the amendment notes below.
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- 249Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to a matter in the State List in the national interest
- 250Power of Parliament to legislate with respect to any matter in the State List if a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation
- 251Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament under articles 249 and 250 and laws made by the Legislatures of States
- 252Power of Parliament to legislate for two or more States by consent and adoption of such legislation by any other State
- 254Inconsistency between laws made by Parliament and laws made by the Legislatures of States
- 255Requirements as to recommendations and previous sanctions to be regarded as matters of procedure only