Constitution of India

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Article 308

Interpretation

Part XIV: Services under the Union and the States

In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, the expression “State” ¹[does not include the State of Jammu and Kashmir].

Amendment notes

  1. ¹Subs. by the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, s. 29 and Sch., for "means a State specified in Part A or Part B of the First Schedule" (w.e.f. 1-11-1956).

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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