📜 Article 174 of the Indian Constitution
Title: Sessions of the State Legislature, Prorogation and Dissolution
🔹 Text Summary of Article 174:
Article 174 empowers the Governor to summon, prorogue, and dissolve the Legislative Assembly of the State.
📌 Clause-wise Breakdown:
| Clause | Provision |
|---|---|
| (1) | The Governor shall from time to time summon the State Legislature to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit. |
| But 6 months must not pass between two sessions. | |
| (2) | The Governor may: |
| (a) Prorogue the House(s) — i.e., end a session without dissolving the House. | |
| (b) Dissolve the Legislative Assembly. |
🧠 Key Takeaways:
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The Governor has the constitutional authority to call sessions of the State Legislature.
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The Legislature must meet at least once every six months.
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The Governor acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers (except in special circumstances).
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Dissolution refers to ending the Assembly's term before 5 years, typically done when:
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Government loses majority
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President’s Rule is imposed
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CM recommends early elections
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⚖️ Similar Central Article:
| Article | Level | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 85 | Union | Sessions of Parliament |
| 174 | State | Sessions of State Legislature |
🏛️ Real-World Relevance:
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Used during political instability, hung assemblies, or early elections.
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For example, if a CM loses the majority, the Governor may dissolve the Assembly.
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