Article 4 of the Indian Constitution explains how laws made under Articles 2 and 3 will be implemented and clarifies their constitutional status.

 

Article 4 of the Indian Constitution explains how laws made under Articles 2 and 3 will be implemented and clarifies their constitutional status.

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🔹 Article 4: Laws under Article 2 and 3 and their effect on the Constitution

Article 4(1):
Laws made under Article 2 (admission/establishment of new states) and Article 3 (formation/alteration of states) may include provisions for:

• Amendment of the First Schedule (which lists states and union territories), and

• Amendment of the Fourth Schedule (which lists Rajya Sabha seat allocation).

Article 4(2):
Such laws are not considered constitutional amendments under Article 368, meaning they do not require a special majority.

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✅ In Simple Words:

• Parliament can change the map of India, update state names, or change the number of Rajya Sabha seats through a simple majority.

• These changes do not count as amendments to the Constitution.

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🔍 Why it's important:
It makes the process of reorganizing states easier and faster, without needing the lengthy constitutional amendment process.